Maharashtra Minister Criticizes Congress Amid Fuel Price Hikes
Fuel price hike: Maha Min Bawankule slams Congress for misleading

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Maharashtra Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule condemned Congress for misleading the public regarding recent fuel price hikes, which have been influenced by global market conditions. Petrol prices in major cities have crossed ₹100 per litre, marking the fourth increase in less than two weeks.
- 01Chandrashekhar Bawankule accused Congress of spreading negativity regarding fuel price hikes.
- 02Petrol prices in Delhi have risen to ₹102.12 per litre, while diesel is now ₹95.20 per litre.
- 03The latest fuel price hike is the fourth in less than two weeks, attributed to global crude market volatility.
- 04In Mumbai, petrol prices reached ₹111.21 per litre, and diesel costs ₹97.83 per litre.
- 05CNG prices in Delhi have also increased by ₹1 per kg, now costing ₹81.09 per kg.
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Maharashtra Minister Chandrashekhar Bawankule criticized the Congress party for what he termed as misleading remarks regarding the recent hikes in fuel prices. He defended the government's decision, attributing the increases to global market conditions rather than domestic mismanagement. The latest fuel price adjustments mark the fourth increase in less than two weeks, with petrol in Delhi now priced at ₹102.12 per litre and diesel at ₹95.20 per litre. Similar hikes have occurred in other metropolitan areas, including Mumbai and Kolkata, where petrol prices have reached ₹111.21 and ₹113.51 per litre, respectively. Bawankule emphasized that the government understands public concerns but insists that these price changes are necessary given the ongoing geopolitical tensions and volatility in global crude oil markets. Additionally, CNG prices in Delhi have also seen an increase, now costing ₹81.09 per kg, further impacting daily commuters and transport operators.
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The rise in fuel prices is expected to increase transportation costs for consumers and businesses across Maharashtra.
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