Karnataka Assembly

price hike

Congress

As we warned the nation before the Karnataka election, the price-hold before the voting was a cynical exercise that… https://t.co/JqtP4zgkxR — Shashi Tharoor (@ShashiTharoor) 1526582948000

fuel price

In last 10 days, Petrol Price in Mumbai has shockingly gone up. It has crossed ₹84 per litre today. We repeat our d… https://t.co/oXj842GgCq — Sanjay Nirupam (@sanjaynirupam) 1526820603000

Santacruz

Petrol prices touched new record levels in Delhi and Mumbai after the unfolding ofelections results on Saturday.On Sunday, the petrol price hit a historic high priced at Rs 76.24 (in Delhi) and Rs 84.07 per litre (in Mumbai) while today, the price was Rs 76.57 and Rs 84.40 per litre in both the cities, respectively. The opposition has laid the blame for the fuelat the doorstep of the government.leader Shashi Tharoor took to twitter and wrote, "As we warned the nation before the Karnataka election, the price-hold before the voting was a cynical exercise that would be lifted as soon as ballots were cast. Govt must reduce taxes on fuel which are gouging the aam aadmi."Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has said the government is working to find a solution. "I accept that citizens of India & specially middle class suffers due tohike. Factors like less production of oil in OPEC countries & hike in price of crude oil in intl market affect price. Indian govt will soon come out with a solution," he said.1) A thali at Pancham Puriwala at Fort2) 1-litre carton of Milk3) 7 packets of 2-min noodles4) A Lower Parel to2nd class monthly pass on Mumbai's lifeline, the local train, costs Rs.905) Domain for a website per month6) Two Mcdonalds Aloo Tikki burgers7) 2-3 plates of Pani Puri8) 1.25 Ltr Thums Up costs Rs 609) A packet of salt 1 Kg costs Rs 3210) A packet of sanitary napkins11) A train ticket from Mumbai to Pune12) 12 eggsOn Monday, in the other major cities like Kolkata and Chennai, the price of the fuel rose to near five-year high levels, at Rs 79.24 and Rs 79.47 per litre.According to observers, this rise in transportation fuel prices can be attributed to the recent surge in global crude oil prices and high excise duty in the country.Diesel prices, which have already reached unprecedented levels, set new records across the country. In Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai, diesel was sold at Rs 67.82, Rs 70.37, Rs 72.21 and Rs 71.59 per litre, respectively.