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GPS to track kerosene tankers

Category  :  Industry
Date  :  Aug-10-2010 09:48

The Maharashtra government is using the Global Positioning System to monitor the movement of takers carrying the fuel.This is in order to prevent black-marketing of kerosene.Meanwhile, the question asked is where the tanker goes after it leaves the oil depot and does it reach its destination.Moreover, where has it stopped and why?The geological map, however, and the route of the tanker can be fed into the GPS.On the other hand, officials concerned receive a message and a probe is initiated. This is if the tanker deviates from its path.The State is set to make use of level sensors, in order to keep a tab on the quantities of kerosene at several distribution spots.Earlier, it was said that it seems that the Oil Ministry is unsure on a petrol price hike by month-end.Meanwhile, the government will not interfere with the decision of oil marketing companies on a petrol price hike. The pressure, however, on prices still carries on.This is although the government and the RBI are working in tandem to lessen inflation.The petrol price may increase once again, in spite of facing stiff resistance by the opposition.In the meantime, after the Parliamentary session, the petrol rates may be increased by Re 1 per litre. The rise, however, is likely by month-end. On the other and, petrol price was raised by Rs 3.5 per litre, diesel by Rs 2 per litre, kerosene by Rs 3 per litre. It also decided to free petroleum products from its grip to be driven by the market rates. Moreover, the government is also not worried about the current under-recovery in petrol.

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