Fuel Prices Surge in Delhi and Other Metros Amid Global Factors
Petrol crosses Rs 100 in Delhi; Sarathkumar blames global factors
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Petrol prices in Delhi have surpassed ₹100 per litre due to recent hikes driven by global crude oil market volatility and geopolitical tensions. R Sarathkumar attributed these increases to shipping disruptions and called for a ceasefire to restore economic stability.
- 01Petrol in Delhi now costs ₹102.12 per litre, while diesel is priced at ₹95.20 per litre.
- 02This marks the fourth fuel price increase in less than two weeks, with petrol prices rising by a total of ₹3.90 during this period.
- 03In Kolkata, petrol is priced at ₹113.51 per litre, and in Mumbai, it costs ₹111.21 per litre.
- 04CNG prices in Delhi have also increased by ₹1 per kg, now costing ₹81.09 per kg.
- 05R Sarathkumar emphasized that a ceasefire is necessary for restoring global economic balance.
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Fuel prices in India have seen significant increases, with petrol in Delhi crossing the ₹100 mark to reach ₹102.12 per litre, while diesel costs ₹95.20 per litre. This increase is attributed to ongoing volatility in global crude oil markets and geopolitical tensions in West Asia. R Sarathkumar (BJP leader and actor) stated that these price hikes are largely unavoidable due to global circumstances affecting crude oil shipments. He highlighted that a ceasefire and restoration of economic balance are essential for stabilizing prices in the coming months. The petrol price hike in Delhi reflects a broader trend seen across major metropolitan cities, including Kolkata, where petrol is now ₹113.51 per litre, and Mumbai, where it costs ₹111.21 per litre. Additionally, the price of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) has also risen, now costing ₹81.09 per kg in Delhi, further impacting daily commuters and transport operators.
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The increase in fuel prices is expected to affect consumers and transport operators significantly, raising transportation costs and impacting daily commuting expenses.
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