Centre Should Also Celebrate Centenaries As Fuel Crossed Rs.100 Per Litre: P Chidambaram
On Sunday, the petrol and diesel prices witnessed a hike for the fifth consecutive day across the country
Mumbai: Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Monday took a swipe at the central government over the rising fuel prices, said the Centre should celebrate the “centenaries” just like it did for 100 crores COVID vaccinations.
“PM Modi led his ministers in celebrating 100 crore vaccinations. He should also lead by example in celebrating other centenaries: Petrol crossed Rs 100 per litre a few weeks ago and now Diesel has crossed Re 100 per litre. When gas cylinder crosses Rs 1,000 per cylinder, there will be another opportunity to celebrate,” tweeted Chidambaram.
On Sunday, the petrol and diesel prices witnessed a hike for the fifth consecutive day across the country.
The fuel price saw a hike of Rs 0.35. In the national capital Delhi, petrol costs Rs 107.59 per litre & diesel at Rs 96.32 per litre.
Mumbai also reported a surge in fuel prices by Rs 0.34 and now, petrol costs Rs 113.46 per litre, while diesel rates soared by Rs 0.38 amounting to Rs 104.38.
As for Kolkata, the price of petrol is Rs 108.11 per litre, while diesel is Rs 99.43 per litre. In Chennai, petrol and diesel cost Rs 104.52 and Rs 100.59 per litre respectively.
Rates have been increased across the country and differ from state to state depending on the incidence of value-added tax. The rising fuel prices in the country are not going to come down immediately.
The central government is in talks with several oil-exporting countries on the issue of supply and demand of oils but there is no possibility of immediate relief in prices. “As crude oil prices rise internationally, the petroleum ministry has called on the energy ministries of many countries such as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, UAE, Russia and others,” the source told ANI.
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