Petrol prices in India have increased for the fourth time in two weeks, surpassing ₹110 per litre in several states, including ₹118 in Telangana and ₹110 in Karnataka. The Congress party criticizes the BJP government for these hikes, while the BJP blames state-imposed Value Added Tax for the price variations.

• 01Petrol prices have crossed ₹110 per litre in multiple states for the first time since India's independence, with Telangana at ₹118.3 and Karnataka at ₹110.3.
• 02Congress General Secretary Randeep Singh Surjewala accused the BJP of a 'fuel loot' affecting the common man, highlighting the economic burden on various demographics.
• 03BJP leader Amit Malviya stated that the central excise duty is uniform, and the state-imposed Value Added Tax (VAT) is responsible for price differences across states.
• 04The BJP claims that Congress-ruled states impose higher VAT, leading to higher fuel prices, while BJP-ruled states maintain lower prices through reduced VAT.
• 05The opposition has been criticized for hypocrisy regarding diesel prices, which are also higher in states governed by Congress and its allies.

The rise in petrol prices directly affects consumers in Telangana and Karnataka, increasing transportation and living costs.