New Delhi, April 21 -- The government has formed a four-member team, headed by former managing director of Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL), M. Venkatesh, to investigate the fire at HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Ltd (HRRL).

Sujata Sharma, joint secretary, ministry of petroleum and natural gas, told the media on Tuesday that the team had reached Barmer.

"The ministry has already constituted a team, which has already reached Barmer. They are investigating the incident. Only after their report is received, we will be able to share what happened, how it happened and how much time it will take to repair," she said while addressing the media on the developments in West Asia and fuel stock situation in the country.

On Monday, a fire...