It is beyond imagination that the prices of petrol have crossed Rs 100 in more than 250 cities in the country. This year alone, so far, the government has increased the price of petrol a total of 66 times: Senior Congress leader Sachin Pilot said in Dehradun (16.07.21) pic.twitter.com/qq4yXgLFKI
As per the government’s own figures, the excise on petrol has increased by 250% while 800% on diesel in the last seven years which has got them a revenue of Rs 25 lakh crores. This is nothing but a direct attack on the pockets of common man,” he added.