Kolkata: one liter of diesel only RS 2 shame a century in Kolkata at this time because the price of fuel in the city rose again on Wednesday, with diesel reaching Rs 98.03 per liter and gasoline sell at Rs 106.78 per liter in other cases High period.
The price of fuel in this country has floated at the recording level since April this year.
While Diesel was used to sell at Rs 77.41 at the beginning of the year and had an increase in Rs 6 in the first four months, it has been penetrated by almost Rs 15 per liter in six months and is set to rise further according to the fuel station.
Operators in the city.
“The way the price of fuel increases, most likely to cross the RS 100 sign at the end of this month,” said Sushil Chowdhury, manager at the fuel pump in North Kolkata.
Refiner oil managed by countries such as Indian oil, Bharat Petroleum and Hindustan Petroleum revised fuel tariffs every day based on crude oil prices in the international market and rupee-dollar exchange rates.
Every change in gasoline and diesel prices is implemented with the effect from 6am every day.
Globally, oil prices have risen near the highest multi-year as crunch of energy supply continues throughout the world.
Benchmark Brent Crude is now sold at $ 85.08 per barrel.
At the beginning of the year, it was $ 51.80 per barrel.
Sources in PSU oil suggest crude oil prices can rise further to $ 90 per barrel in December, which will definitely lead to further fuel prices in Kolkata and all countries.
“I have started thinking of giving up my taxi and look for some other work because driving a taxi is no longer profitable, thanks to the increase in fuel prices.
With the government not allowing us to increase tariffs, how can we pay this growing fuel price?” Bharat Kumar Yadav Ruped, a taxi driver.
MD Shabbir Ali, another taxi driver, said he had stopped taking passengers for a long time.
“I only ordered pre-books for sets set depending on time and kilometers.
I know it’s illegal but I can’t help because I have a family to run and the car to maintain.
If I don’t change my way, it’s impossible to survive paying Rs 100 For one liter of diesel, “Ali said.
Fearing the price of soaring fuel will cause an increase in the price of important and non-essential items in several categories, the association of gasoline pumps demands the center and state to reduce taxes – which is more than 50% of the total price we pay for one liter of material burn.
“Oil consumption by motorists has fallen away.
The center and state must seriously consider reducing the tax component to allow us and drivers survive,” said Snehasish Bhowmik, Vice President of the Western Petroleum Dealer Association.