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Petrol prices to come down: Pranab

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Petrol prices are expected to come down with the rate ofcrude declining in the international market, Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjeesaid Saturday.

The oil companies had May 24 hiked petrol prices by Rs.7.54a litre, the steepest hike in many months. Later, the rate was cut by Rs.2.02 alitre.

Mukherjee, on his arrival here Friday night, said thecentral government would discuss the Pension Fund Regulatory and DevelopmentAuthority Bill with the Trinamool Congress and its president Mamata Banerjee.

"They have written to us wanting further discussion.So, let us discuss," he said.

Two days back, Trinamool general secretary and RailwayMinister Mukul Roy had written to the prime minister and Mukherjee seeking morediscussions on the bill. This prompted the cabinet to defer the legislation.

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