The oil minister, Murli Deora, meanwhile, has said that the gas belongs to neither brother but to India.

ECONOMIST: Hydrocarbons cause a new round in a family feud

India's Petroleum Minister, Murli Deora, said the move was necessary because state-owned oil companies were losing tens of millions of dollars.

BBC: India forced to raise fuel prices

Anil upped the ante, opening a fresh round of firing this week, alleging that his older sibling was being unfairly favored by India's petroleum ministry, headed by petroleum minister Murli Deora.

FORBES: The Ambani brothers are at it again.