West Bengal Minister Confirms Inevitable Fuel Price Hike Amid Global Instability
Fuel price hike inevitable, only minimum increase done: Dilip Ghosh
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West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh announced a necessary fuel price increase due to ongoing global crude market volatility and geopolitical tensions. Petrol and diesel prices have risen multiple times recently, now exceeding ₹100 in Delhi and impacting major metropolitan areas.
- 01Dilip Ghosh stated that the current fuel price hike is the fourth in less than two weeks.
- 02Petrol prices in Delhi have surpassed ₹100 per litre, reaching ₹102.12, while diesel is now ₹95.20.
- 03In Kolkata, petrol costs ₹113.51 per litre, and diesel is priced at ₹99.82.
- 04The recent price adjustments are attributed to global supply issues and geopolitical factors beyond local control.
- 05CNG prices in Delhi also saw an increase, now costing ₹81.09 per kg, marking the third hike in ten days.
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West Bengal Minister Dilip Ghosh addressed the recent fuel price hikes, stating that a minimum increase was unavoidable due to ongoing volatility in global crude markets and geopolitical tensions in West Asia. This announcement follows the latest price adjustments, marking the fourth hike in less than two weeks. Petrol prices in Delhi have crossed the ₹100 threshold, now at ₹102.12 per litre, while diesel has risen to ₹95.20 per litre. Similar increases have been observed in other metropolitan areas, with Kolkata's petrol reaching ₹113.51 and diesel at ₹99.82. Ghosh emphasized that the situation is beyond local control, attributing the price adjustments to global trends. Additionally, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) prices in Delhi have also increased by ₹1 per kg, now costing ₹81.09 per kg, further impacting daily commuters and transport operators.
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The recent fuel price hikes will increase transportation costs for consumers and operators in West Bengal and other metropolitan areas.
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