Fuel Frenzy: The Priced Out Metros of India The recent hike in petrol and diesel prices has pushed several Indian cities to the top of the list of most expensive, leaving many residents struggling to cope with the financial burden.
Among them are Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai, where fuel rates have skyrocketed due to a sharp increase in international crude prices and a weakening rupee.
The price hike comes on the heels of a prolonged freeze in retail fuel prices, which had spared consumers frequent increases for months.