Fisheries Minister Jitu Vaghani said that the recent increase in the prices of bulk diesel for the fishermen of Gujarat has been withdrawn. The state government had taken up this matter with the central government. On Friday, the price of premium or high-grade petrol was increased by Rs 2 per liter, while the rate of bulk diesel sold for industrial use was increased by Rs 22.43 per liter. Let us also tell you what kind of decision has been taken by the government.
Giving information, Vaghani said that the Gujarat government had requested the Center to provide relief to the fisheries sector by considering “special relaxation”, and withdraw the increase of Rs 22.43 per liter in the price of bulk diesel used in fishermen’s boats. He said that the state government had insisted that fishermen be treated at par with retail customers.
Government issued order
An official release said that under the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Central Government has accepted this just demand of the fishermen of Gujarat. The Center has directed Bharat Petroleum to withdraw the increase of Rs 22.43 in the price of diesel used in fishermen’s boats. The release further said that thus, the fishermen of the state will now get diesel at the already decided concessional rate.
The government had reached an agreement
The Gujarat government had entered into an agreement with the state oil company Bharat Petroleum to provide diesel to fishermen at concessional rates. However, recently this PSU had increased the price of diesel for fishermen by Rs 22.43 per liter. The release said that a representation in this regard was presented before Vaghani, MLAs, local leaders and various fisheries organizations. Considering the seriousness of the matter, Vaghani, under the guidance of the Chief Minister, urged the Central Government to intervene in the matter.