Priyanka Chaturvedi on Monday criticised the Centre after petrol prices in Mumbai crossed ₹111 per litre following another sharp fuel price revision, intensifying the political battle over rising living costs and inflation.
Taking aim at the repeated hikes, the Shiv Sena UBT Rajya Sabha MP remarked that petrol in Mumbai had now reached the “shagun” figure of ₹111 and warned that diesel prices in metro cities could soon breach the ₹100 mark if the upward trend continues.
Her remarks came soon after state-run oil marketing companies announced the fourth fuel price increase within less than two weeks.
Fuel Prices Continue Sharp Upward Climb
The latest revision increased petrol prices by ₹2.61 per litre and diesel by ₹2.71 per litre across several major cities.
With the fresh hike, petrol in Mumbai climbed to ₹111.21 per litre, while diesel rose to ₹97.83 per litre, placing the city among the most expensive fuel markets in the country.
Overall, fuel prices have risen by nearly ₹7.5 per litre since revisions resumed earlier this month after a long freeze in retail pricing.
Industry officials attributed the increase to surging international crude oil prices, ongoing tensions in West Asia and concerns surrounding oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
Impact Likely On Transport And Household Budgets
The repeated hikes are expected to further increase pressure on daily commuters, transport operators, cab drivers, delivery services and small businesses dependent on fuel-intensive logistics.
Economists have also warned that rising diesel costs could trigger additional inflation in vegetables, groceries and other essential commodities due to higher transportation expenses.
Mumbai residents are already facing increased costs across multiple sectors, including food, transportation and utility services.
Political Heat Intensifies Over Fuel Costs
Opposition leaders have accused the government of burdening citizens with continuous fuel hikes during a period of rising inflation and slowing household purchasing power.
The BJP-led Centre, however, has maintained that domestic fuel pricing remains linked to international crude oil trends and global supply disruptions.
The latest increases come amid continuing geopolitical uncertainty in West Asia, which has sharply impacted global energy markets in recent weeks.
