The prices of petrol and diesel play an important role in increasing the inflation as the transportation of goods from one place to another becomes costly and the fuel prices also have a direct effect on the budget of the public. Any fluctuation in the prices of the fuel in global markets has an effect on the prices of fuel in the country and as per a report of a news channel, the prices of petrol and diesel have increased 15 times since May 4 which is certainly a new record.
The taxes that are charged by the state governments also affect the price of petrol and diesel in a state; for example – in New Delhi, the prices of petrol and diesel are Rs. 93.94/litre (after 26 paisa hike) and Rs. 84.89/litre (after 28 paisa hike), respectively but in Mumbai, the price of petrol has touched Rs. 100 mark.
Petrol 102.26
Diesel 92.72
Today in nanded, Maharashtra#PetrolPrice pic.twitter.com/snQDIOkEKB
— Salman Pathan (@Salmanp03578008) May 29, 2021
This was more than enough for netizens to lose their cool and they took to the micro-blogging site Twitter to express their annoyance, frustration and despair. However, there were some who expressed themselves in a funny manner and these tweets are quite relatable:
#1
Nowadays #PetrolPrice are at their peak…
Meanwhile people:- pic.twitter.com/osdPo2s9yv— Ragini // ? (@Sweet_jalebi) May 29, 2021
#2
Petrol Prices Crossed ₹100 at various places in the Country.#PetrolDieselPriceHike #PetrolPrice pic.twitter.com/L4w1M36aEJ
— India Trending (@IndiaTrendingin) May 27, 2021
#3
#PetrolPrice prices hiked again.
Govt to people: pic.twitter.com/EIxa7yyWbg— N (@definitely_7not) May 27, 2021
#4
Public : Itna traffic badh gaya hai ki ghar se kahi par jane ke liye 2 ghante pehle nikalna parta hai.
Roads are too much crowded!!!!!Meanwhile Govt. raising #PetrolPrice above Rs 100 be like :- pic.twitter.com/Af6usiL0YA
— Debanshi Biswas (@BiswasDebanshi) May 29, 2021
#5
Sold Kidney for iPhone, selling iPhone for petrol now :3 #PetrolPrice
— Simran Negi (@simrannnegi) May 29, 2021
#6
Petrol and diesel prices in Mumbai be like😂#PetrolPrice #PetrolDieselPriceHike #PetrolAt100 #Mumbai pic.twitter.com/SvcUrDfeXC
— Daksh Patel (@dakshpatel3739) May 29, 2021
#7
#PetrolPrice
petrol crosses Rs 100-mark in Mumbai – pic.twitter.com/R57WGmXCUJ— Palash Jain (@bhut_tezz) May 29, 2021
#8
#PetrolPrice,#BJP_PriceHike#7yearsofmodi
Now days the prices of fuel rising up.
Before hike after hike pic.twitter.com/rG9bYJTtwT— Rachana (@Rachana07168090) May 30, 2021
#9
Indian government : #PetrolPrice pic.twitter.com/QJ5fQSg7Zj
— Naveen (@_naveenish) May 27, 2021
#10
#PetrolPrice #PetrolDieselPriceHike
People: petrol diesel prizes hiked
Meanwhile Government: pic.twitter.com/tQHtG7TsfT
— Tanishq Ganu (@smart__leaks) May 27, 2021
#11
Petrol after crossing Rs 100 be like –#PetrolPrice #DIESEL #CrudeOil pic.twitter.com/S2qHa8bQ2x
— Ruthless Truth (@ruthlesstruth01) May 29, 2021
#12
PETROL SCORES 100
My Artwork#PetrolAt100 #PetrolPrice #PetrolDieselPriceHike #Petrol pic.twitter.com/h7qukrk0sg
— Clyde Crasto – क्लाईड क्रास्टो (@Clyde_Crasto) May 29, 2021
#13
#PetrolDieselPriceHike#PetrolPrice crossed ₹100 mark and Govt is giving excuse of not having control over fuel price.
Me to Govt: pic.twitter.com/nBwzUfxLMc
— Bailbuddhi🐂 (@bailbuddhi) May 29, 2021
#14
@awasthis will be preaching the fuel price hike as step to demotivate people from coming out of their home amid pandemic.#GodiMedia #PetrolPrice #PetrolDieselPriceHike pic.twitter.com/pjZtzelfu3
— नादान परिंदा (@ThatSaneGuy_) May 27, 2021
#15
When entire nation is suffering from pandemic, Government be like 😶#PetrolPrice #reducetaxes https://t.co/8S0mQO2lDu pic.twitter.com/4Nc4coK9lo
— Moon (@moonlight_1924) May 29, 2021
Though we Indians have the capability to smile in the toughest times, the hike in prices of petrol and diesel will affect people adversely as many people are already finding it difficult to survive due to the COVID-19 pandemic. A number of individuals have lost their livelihood while many have to manage with limited resources due to reduction in their payment and if the prices of necessary things will keep on increasing like this, it will be difficult for people to manage.
What is your take in this regard? Do let us know your views.