Minister Hardeep Puri congratulates Indian oil on 65th Anniversary

On the 65th establishment Onaye day of Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL), Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri, praised the corporation for its crucial role in shielding Indian citizens from the global surge in fuel prices over the past three years.

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In a post on the social media platform X, Puri highlighted the corporation's commitment to prioritizing the needs of the nation and its citizens, particularly during a time when the world experienced significant fuel inflation.Puri's message, encapsulated by the slogan "Pehle Indian, Phir Oil!" (First Indian, Then Oil!), underscored the company's dedication to ensuring that Indian citizens, especially the most vulnerable, were protected from the adverse effects of the global fuel crisis. He noted that while many countries around the world saw fuel prices rise by 40 to 70 percent in recent years, Indian Oil's efforts helped keep domestic fuel prices stable, aligning with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of safeguarding the populace from crises related to fuel availability, affordability, and sustainability.