New natural gas pricing formula by Sept 30: Govt

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Government on Wednesday said it will come out with a new natural gas pricing formula by September 30 keeping in mind the interest of investors and public.

 Replying to questions in Rajya Sabha, Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan said the NDA government decided to review the pricing formula keeping in mind public interest and recommendations of the Parliamentary Standing Committee.The Minister did not share details, but said the decision will be taken keeping in mind interest of investors and public and the formula will be announced by September 30.The previous UPA government had in December last year decided to price all domestic gas from April 1, 2014 according to a formula suggested by the Rangarajan Committee.              

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