Consumers worried as fuel prices touch historic high
The Hindu
Diesel price crosses ₹90 a litre in many cities of T.N.
With diesel price crossing ₹90 a litre and touching a historic high at many places in the State on Monday, the common man and the transport operators have expressed shock and concern about its cascading effect on the cost of essential commodities. In Tiruchi, a litre of diesel cost ₹90.12, in Madurai ₹90.48, in Coimbatore ₹90.40 and in Sankagiri ₹90.34. In Chennai, a litre of diesel cost ₹89.90. Last year on May 31, the price was ₹68.22, ₹79.21 on January 31, 2021 and ₹85.75 on May 1. “In one year, there has been an increase of around ₹22 a litre. The Centre keeps saying that the increase is due to international crude prices or just keeps quiet. However, it ultimately falls on the common man. We can’t just hike prices since people are suffering, they don’t have any income either. Our businesses too are suffering. The national associations had called for strike but after sometime they have quietened down,” said S. Anandan of OMR Lorry Owners’ Association.More Related News