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Officials said the Chief Minister directed all ministers and bureaucrats to avoid foreign visits until further orders. Ministers have also been advised to refrain from using government aircraft and helicopters except in emergencies, and instead opt for regular commercial flights.
Malhotra’s comments came after Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep SinghPuri a day earlier indicated that a prolonged West Asia crisis couldforce the government to pass on the pressure to domestic consumers, asoil-marketing companies (OMCs) continue to bleed losses from holdingpetrol, diesel, and LPG prices firm.