New Delhi, September 7: Petrol and diesel prices continue to rise and cause endless trouble for the consumers. A litre of petrol costs Rs 87.39 per litre in Mumbai and Rs 79.99 per litre in Delhi. A litre of diesel on the other hand in Mumbai is being sold at Rs 76.51 and it is priced at Rs 72.07 a litre in Delhi. Petrol price in Kolkata is at Rs 82.50/litre. How to Check Daily Change in Petrol/ Diesel Prices? IOCL Stops Giving Updates on Website, Now Check Pump Locator App & SMS mode For Rates

The Centre has decided not to cut excise duty on petrol and diesel due to its fiscal responsibility, despite the rise in fuel rates, a top official had told PTI earlier this week. Bharat Bandh on September 10: Congress, Left to Hold Nationwide Strike Against Modi Government Over Fuel Price Rise, Farmers' Woes.

Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Dharmendra Pradhan had blamed “external factors” for the rise in domestic prices of petrol and diesel but said the increase is temporary.

In order to protest against the spiralling fuel prices, Congress and Left parties have decided to hold a Bharat Bandh (nationwide shutdown. Both the parties have decided to hold a nationwide strike against the Modi government over the steep rise in petrol and diesel prices. The Congress called the steep rise in fuel prices a 'fuel loot'.

Reacting to the call for Bharat Bandh, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) accused Congress of shedding 'crocodile tears' over rising fuel prices, saying the opposition party gave protection to the “price rise mafia” when it was in power and is now 'exploiting' the masses.

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