Petrol and diesel prices witnessed a hike for the fifth consecutive day across the country on Sunday.
Rajya Sabha was adjourned till 1 pm on Monday following repeated sloganeering by the Opposition against rising fuel prices in the country.
The Congress in Madhya Pradesh is observing a half-day statewide ‘bandh’ on Saturday to protest against the rising petrol and diesel prices.
The petrol and diesel prices in Delhi have been revised to Rs 80.05 (decrease by 40 paise) and Rs 74.05 (decrease by 33 paise) per litre respectively.
The prices of Petrol and Diesel in Delhi are Rs 82.61, an increase of 12 paise per litre and Rs 73.97 per litre, an increase of 10 paise, respectively.
Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Saturday reiterated that the hike in fuel price in the country was due to international factors, and not under the Centre’s control.
BSP president Mayawati today flayed the BJP government for the rise in LPG price, saying it will only benefit the rich.