Daijiworld Media Network - Mumbai
Mumbai, Jun 1: The NCP and AAP are gearing up to stage protests following the hike in fuel prices in Maharashtra.
All-India Motor Transport Congress said, "Unable to bear the brunt of rising diesel prices in the country, lack of adequate work and dwindling freight, small truck operators are losing livelihood. The increasing pressure from financiers' recovery agents is pushing them into depression."
Petrol in Mumbai hit an all-time high of Rs 100.47 a litre while diesel went up to Rs 92.45 on Monday May 31. Districts across the state had petrol prices of over Rs 100, with the highest being at Parbhani at Rs 102.83.