Fuel price is a global issue and OPEC has to decide on prices of petrol and diesel around the world: Nirmala Sitharaman

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman has said that the Union Budget goes beyond a five trillion dollar economy. Speaking at a function in Chennai, the Minister said that OPEC has to decide on the prices of petrol and diesel around the world. And the price of fuel is a global issue. She also said Central and the States need to discuss on uniform rationalisation of GST. Describing India as a welfare state, she said Government takes care of health and education and supports legitimate wealth creation...