Murli Deora, Union Minister for Petroleum, held consultations with political parties, including partners of the ruling United Progressive Alliance (UPA), prior to taking the proposal to raise the prices of fuel to the Union Cabinet, possibly on February 11, 2010.

Panel wants total deregulation of petrol, diesel prices; hike in price of kerosene by Rs 6 a litre, of LPG by Rs 100 a cylinder