Chitradurga, May 3 -- Union Minister for New and Renewable Energy Pralhad Joshi has said that the issue of gas prices is also linked to the global situation and noted that fuel distribution in India remains stable.

Interacting with the media, he pointed to rise in international crude prices.

Opposition parties have criticised the government for sharp increase in price of commercial gas cylinder.

The Union Minister said state-level taxation also contributes to fuel price differences

"The state government has increased the price of petrol and diesel in Karnataka three times. Why did it do this?," he asked.

There have been global energy supply disruptions due to conflict in West Asia.

Joshi also spoke about a felicitation programme bei...