Indian Oil Corporation sought an increase in prices of petrol, diesel, domestic LPG and PDS kerosene on Tuesday as spiralling global oil prices had put "enormous" burden and may result in a revenue loss of over Rs 8,500 crore (Rs 85 billion) this fiscal.
"The government had taken a decision of sharing the burden of rising international oil prices equally between the oil companies, government and the consumers. I want the burden sharing mechanism to be implemented... let the consumers pay," IOC chairman Sarthak Behuria told a news conference in New Delhi.
While the government and oil companies were bearing their share of the burden, the consumers have so far been spared from any hike in fuel prices despite crude oil touching a historic high of $93 per barrel.
"The Indian basket of crude oil is at an all time high of $85.87 per barrel. It is a matter of grave