There’s devil in tax: Consumers
Protesters in Chennai pointed out for every litre of petrol, about 42 per cent (Rs 32.84) of the Rs 77.54 price went towards state and central taxes — VAT, customs duty, central excise and sales.
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DMK calls for state-wide protest against petrol price hike
Joining the chorus against the steepest ever hike in petrol price, key UPA partner DMK on Friday announced a state-wide agitation on May 30, demanding a substantial reduction in the increase.
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Anna supports 'Bharat bandh' against petrol price hike
Even as corruption and inflation have made life difficult for common man, the government's decision to hike petrol prices has only added fuel to fire, anti-graft crusader Anna Hazare said.
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Petrol hike: Didi to take out march, DMK announces stir
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee will take out a protest march in Kolkata on Saturday while DMK gave a call for an agitation in Tamil Nadu on May 30 as the two key UPA allies step up pressure on the Centre on Friday to roll back the steepest-ever petrol price hike.
Petrol hike: Government to watch situation before any rollback
In the wake of widespread opposition to the steep hike in petrol prices, the government on Friday said it will watch the situation for a few days before deciding on any rollback.
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Nothing wrong in allies speaking their mind: Congress
Hemmed in by the Opposition and UPA constituents, which are protesting against petrol price hike, Congress on Friday sought to put up a brave front saying there was nothing wrong if allies express the
Home budgets go through the roof
The steep hike in petrol price has come as a shock to many. But how many among us are ready to cut consumption of fast depleting fossil fuels? DC tries to find out.
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Railway minister leads Trinamool rally against fuel hike
Political parties in West Bengal on Thursday hit the streets to protest the steep hike in petrol prices, with the ruling UPA partner Trinamool Congress taking out a large procession led by Railway Min
‘No money for quality children’s education’
Thanks to the ever-increasing petrol prices along with decreasing patronage for the auto-rickshaws after the arrival of illegally operated ‘Ape’ share autos and Tata magic vans, D. Sathya, wife of a c
Petrol pumps up anger
Diesel shortage has become a huge headache for vehicle owners as several pumps here have run out of stock with many others going dry and displaying ‘Diesel Out of Stock’ boards in the city.
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