Question

Which amongst the following now decide the oil-prices in India?

  1. Ministry of Finance
  2. Respective State Government
  3. Ministry of Petroleum
  4. Oil Companies

Answer:

Option D: Oil Companies

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Oil Companies”.

While the government does play a role in regulating the oil sector and setting policies, the actual pricing of oil products in India is largely determined by the oil companies themselves.