New Delhi, May 15 -- Petroleum dealers have welcomed the government's decision to keep the fuel price hike limited to Rs 3 per litre despite rising global crude oil prices, saying the move has helped protect consumers from a sharper impact while oil companies continue to face financial pressure.

Speaking to ANI, Uttarakhand Petrol Pump Dealers Association President Ashish Mittal said the government has ensured that the impact of global crude oil inflation remains limited for consumers despite rising input costs.

"The government has kept increases minimal to reduce the burden on citizens. Despite the Gulf war period, the government has absorbed costs by cutting excise and taxes, ensuring rates remain stable," he said.

Mittal added that ...