(a) the average import of crude oil by India from the Middle East countries in a year;
(b) the difference paid annually in comparison with the European and American
countries;
(c) whether the Union Government have ever taken up this matter with the Oil producing
countries in the Middle East; and
(d) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM & NATURAL GAS AND MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PARLIAMENTARY AFFAIRS (SHRI SANTOSH KUMAR GANGWAR)
(a): The crude oil import by PSU oil companies from Middle East countries for the year 2001-02 was 28.563 million metric tonnes out of total crude oil import of 44.878 million metric tonnes.
(b): No comparison of the difference paid annually in comparison to European & American countries can be made due to multiple grades of crude oil involved.
(c): No, Sir.
(d): Does not arise.