Published 13:22 IST, September 3rd 2018
Fuel Price Hike: As Fuel prices hit a new record high, P. Chidambaram escalates attack on Modi government
Fuel prices on Saturday hit a new record high crossing the previous peak reached on May 29.
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A day after Petrol and diesel prices hit a record new high in four metros across country on Friday, Congress leer and former finance minister P Chidambaram has mounted a scathing attack on Modi- Government. Earlier, he expressed happiness over growing rate of GDP, however, on Saturday he took to Twitter and wrote that GDP is a "statistic" and fuel price hike is "a cruel blow".
Fuel prices on Saturday hit a new record high crossing previous peak reached on May 29. Here is a state wise price for Petrol and Diesel:
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DELHI:
- Petrol- Rs. 78.52 per litre
- Diesel- Rs. 70.21 per litre
MUMBAI:
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- Petrol- Rs. 85.93 per litre
- Diesel- Rs. 74.54 per litre
KOLKATA:
- Petrol- Rs. 81.44 per litre
- Diesel- 73.06 per litre
CHENNAI:
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- Petrol- Rs. 81.44 per litre
- Diesel- Rs. 74.18 per litre
Earlier on Friday, Central Statistical Office (CSO) estimated that Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for first quarter of financial year 2018-19 i.e., from April to June, at 8.2 percent. growth cements India’s position as fastest growing ecomy by managing a strong show for current fiscal with core performance and a healthy base. Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitely took to Twitter and wrote:
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However, Congress leer P Chidambaram presented his counter. While expressing his happiness over rate of growth, he also presented a table of last 8 quarters:
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