The reduction of royalties received during 2009-10, from previous years’ levels, reflects lower oil and gas prices and production levels. Hence, the decrease in Statutory programs.
2007-2008: 953 billions dollars for Programs, 2,388 billions dollars for Statutory Programs
2008-2009: 1,185 billions dollars for Programs, 3,493 billions dollars for Statutory Programs
2009-2010: 1,727 billions dollars for Programs, 1,764 billions dollars for Statutory Programs