Tuesday, 27 November 2012
Monday, 26 November 2012
Power shortage impact on diesel - oil prices part -4
The ongoing power crisis across Tamilnadu has created a new
concern for diesel availability. Ever since the power shortage started there is
a sharp surge in quantity of diesel sold. This diesel consumption surge is due to
usage of diesel for generators. Many industries depend on power for mass
production of their goods. Because of non availability of power they are forced
to operate industries with influence of diesel generators. The subsidy provided
to diesel is again misused for purposes other than transportation of
commodities. This will lead to additional import of crude oil which in turn adds
burden to the oil companies which is already reeling under potential losses.
The government need to shell out few dollars in addition to compensate for the
misuse of subsidies. Continuous use of diesel for power generation will lead to
increase in diesel prices and the basic commodity prices will also rise in parallel
to It leaving aam aadhmi in the dark.
The regulation authorities also need to draw certain lines to curb this misuse of subsidy.
It is high time that we all should learn to use the resources
in the best possible way. The burning of diesel for generating electricity is
adding to pollution woes. The solar energy which is abundant and is the
limelight for our future generations is highly untapped. Why don’t we focus on
using this energy which is abundant and green to the environment?
Tuesday, 13 November 2012
Meltdown of premium petrol variants - oil prices part - 3
If you are a frequent user of gas stations, you might have
noticed the increase in prices of premium petrol products like speed, extra
premium etc which were wooing customers with increased efficiency, mileage and
with lot of stuffs. Three major oil companies Hindustan petroleum, bharat
petroleum and Indian Oil Corporation all set to stop production of these
premium variants.
There is a sharp decrease in consumption of these premium
products in market due to continuous rise in oil prices and when government
withdrew its subsidy the curtains are almost down. The price difference between
premium versions and normal versions earlier would be in the range of 2 to 3
max. But with governments subsidy cut, now the difference mounts to 8 rupees.
This can distance consumers from using it. The slump is major setback for the
oil companies because of the huge investment spent in branding and infrastructure
facilities. Statistical data reveals the setback is already projected three
years back which stopped oil companies from further investment in this particular
division. It also reveals high end SUV users, who were the main consumers of
these premium variants also looking to prefer normal variants. The much hyped
premium petrol products which were the cash cows once were now set for a
decline.
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