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The successive hikes come after an extended period during which retail fuel prices remained unchanged, despite higher global crude prices, shrinking refining margins, and weakness in the rupee significantly increasing import costs.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi faced sharp criticism from Congress for a third fuel price hike in ten days, with the party labeling him "Mehengai Man" Modi. Accusations claim the government prioritizes oil companies over citizens, raising petrol and diesel prices again. This move, impacting ordinary people, contrasts with global relief efforts, sparking concerns about benefiting capitalists.

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge has strongly criticized the Modi government for recent fuel price increases, alleging it burdens citizens despite stable international crude oil rates. He pointed to significant hikes in petrol and diesel prices over the past decade, contrasting them with the UPA era.

Lucknow commuters face rising fuel costs as petrol and diesel prices have increased for the third time in ten days. Petrol now stands at Rs 99.28 per litre and diesel at Rs 92.64 per litre. These repeated hikes have pushed retail prices up by nearly Rs 5 in just over a week.

In a troubling development for Ranchi's economy, diesel costs have eclipsed Rs 100 per litre, while petrol isn't far behind. This spike has triggered fears of skyrocketing transportation costs and inflation in everyday essentials.

Patna's citizens are feeling the squeeze as fuel prices soar for the third time in just ten days. Commuters, truck drivers, and small business owners are grappling with soaring living costs. The latest spike in petrol and diesel prices is not only affecting daily travels but also pushing up the cost of essentials like fruits, vegetables, and dairy.

CNG prices have seen a third hike in under ten days, now costing Rs 81.09 per kg in Delhi. This follows recent increases in petrol and diesel prices, driven by surging global crude oil costs due to Middle East tensions. Transport operators are protesting, demanding fare revisions and a rollback of fuel surcharges.

Economists say that if the situation does not improve in the coming days, then more hikes may be in the offing. However, the approach of gradual hikes in petrol and diesel prices is to avoid an immediate inflation shock to the economy.

Fuel prices have seen a third hike in under 10 days as global crude oil prices surge due to the West Asia conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruptions. State-run oil companies are facing significant losses, prompting these revisions after a period of unchanged prices. India is taking steps to secure energy supplies and urges citizens to conserve fuel.

Petrol and diesel prices saw a significant increase of 87-91 paise per litre on Saturday, marking a cumulative rise of nearly Rs 5 in under 10 days. This hike by state-owned oil companies reflects rising international crude prices, tightening refining margins, and a weaker rupee, which have escalated import costs.

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Fuel prices in Mumbai saw a significant jump on Monday, with petrol increasing by Rs 2.72 to Rs 111.21 and diesel by Rs 2.81 to Rs 97.83. This marks an approximate Rs 8 surge in just 11 days. The escalating diesel costs, alongside reported fuel shortages elsewhere, are causing considerable worry for the transport and logistics industry.

Fuel prices have seen another significant jump, with petrol and diesel costs rising by Rs 2.61 and Rs 2.71 per litre respectively. This marks the fourth increase in under two weeks, pushing cumulative hikes close to Rs 7.5 per litre. Consumers face mounting pressure as import costs climb due to global crude oil prices and a weaker rupee.

Fuel prices in Lucknow have surged for the fifth time since mid-May, with petrol now costing Rs 101.89 per litre and diesel Rs 95.36. This cumulative increase of over Rs 7 in both fuels is impacting transportation and household budgets across all 75 districts of Uttar Pradesh. Consumers are feeling the pinch of these repeated hikes.

Fuel prices saw another increase today. Petrol and diesel costs rose by less than one rupee per litre. This is the third price hike this month. The government aims to cover losses from higher crude oil prices. Global crude oil rates have climbed due to the Iran conflict. Consumers are facing rising fuel expenses again.

The government on Friday raised petrol and diesel prices by Rs 3 per litre nationwide. In Delhi, petrol prices increased from Rs 94.77 to Rs 97.77 per litre, while diesel rates moved up from Rs 87.67 to Rs 90.67 per litre.

The NCP (Sharadchandra Pawar) has slammed the BJP's fuel conservation efforts as mere "publicity" and questioned the Centre's pricing policy. The party argues that symbolic austerity measures won't lower prices, while citizens bear the brunt of rising fuel costs and oil company profits remain high. They demand an all-party meeting on energy security.