Morning commuters feel the sting. At 6:26 a.m. IST, the government announced an 87‑paise jump in petrol and a 91‑paise rise in diesel, adding to a streak of hikes that have rattled energy‑hungry cities. This is not the first; it's the third adjustment in just ten days.
The board has, again, revised rates. The Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board, under tight fiscal constraints, recalculated retail prices based on crude oil indexes and domestic demand. Transport operators, from city buses to freight trucks, will face higher margins overnight. Not everyone will notice the change immediately, but city dwellers are already paying extra each refill.
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