Follow us:WhatsappFacebookTwitterTelegram.cls-1{fill:#4d4d4d;}.cls-2{fill:#fff;}Google NewsThe decision of oil companies to increase the price of diesel by Rs 5 and restrict the supply of LPG cylinders met with criticism from leaders of all major political parties in the State.Terming it an assault on the people, especially the poor, at a time when inflation was high, MDMK General Secretary Vaiko and PMK founder S Ramadoss demanded, in separate statements, that the Centre immediately retract the decision. Similarly, TNCC president B S Gnanadesikan urged the Centre to withdraw the excise duty and the State to reduce the sales tax on diesel to decrease cost. UPA ally DMK also slammed the Centre’s move. Party chief M Karunanidhi claimed that the DMK was not consulted on the decision to hike the rate of fuel. DMDK leader Vijayakant also demanded a roll back of the price hike.Omnibus fares to go upOmnibus operators at Koyambedu are likely increase fares from Monday, following the diesel price hike. The revision could be around Rs 50 in multi axle a/c buses, Rs 40 for AC fleets and Rs 30 for non-a/c vehicles for every 500 km.first published:September 15, 2012, 08:38 ISTlast updated:September 15, 2012, 08:38 IST
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The decision of oil companies to increase the price of diesel by Rs 5 and restrict the supply of LPG cylinders met with criticism from leaders of all major political parties in the State.
Terming it an assault on the people, especially the poor, at a time when inflation was high, MDMK General Secretary Vaiko and PMK founder S Ramadoss demanded, in separate statements, that the Centre immediately retract the decision. Similarly, TNCC president B S Gnanadesikan urged the Centre to withdraw the excise duty and the State to reduce the sales tax on diesel to decrease cost. UPA ally DMK also slammed the Centre’s move. Party chief M Karunanidhi claimed that the DMK was not consulted on the decision to hike the rate of fuel. DMDK leader Vijayakant also demanded a roll back of the price hike.
Omnibus fares to go up
Omnibus operators at Koyambedu are likely increase fares from Monday, following the diesel price hike. The revision could be around Rs 50 in multi axle a/c buses, Rs 40 for AC fleets and Rs 30 for non-a/c vehicles for every 500 km.
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