The associations say the continuous increase in fuel prices has pushed truck operators and drivers into severe financial distress and could trigger a rise in freight charges if no relief measures were announced soon.
The Civil Supplies Minister says the rise follows the surge in global crude prices over the West Asia tensions
Oil companies had earlier revised prices upward by around ₹3 per litre on May 15, followed by another 90 paise increase on May 19.
Oil companies had earlier revised prices upward by around ₹3 per litre on May 15, followed by another 90 paise increase on May 19.