While government is prompt in giving up revenues to rein in price rise in edible oils, its response to runaway cost of automobile fuels is different.
The government slashing the import duties on edible oil could bring down the retail prices by Rs 4-5 per litre
India is forced to meet over 65% of its domestic demand for cooking oils through imports.
A reduction in import duty on palm oil will see Malaysia and Indonesia raising prices by about as much. The benefit will flow to their farmers, not ou