Andhra Pradesh follows Rajasthan, CM Naidu cuts fuel prices by Rs 2

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu on Monday announced a reduction in petrol and diesel prices by Rs 2 each in the state.

Naidu's move comes a day after Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje on Sunday announced a four per cent reduction in value-added tax (VAT) on petrol and diesel which will translate into reducing fuel prices by Rs 2.5 per litre in the state.

The new rates of petrol and diesel will come into effect from tomorrow morning, orders for the same will be issued later today.

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Fuel prices across the country continued to rise on Monday. Both petrol and diesel prices were hiked by 23 paise after which a litre of petrol costs Rs 88.12 in Mumbai while diesel costs Rs 77.32.

In Delhi, petrol costs Rs 80.73 and diesel Rs 72.83. In Bengaluru, petrol price is Rs 83.36 and diesel is Rs 75.18.

In Hyderabad, petrol costs Rs 85.60 and diesel Rs 79.22. In Chennai, petrol costs Rs 83.91 and diesel Rs 76.98. In Kolkata, petrol costs Rs 83.61 and diesel Rs 75.68.

Meanwhile, Rahul Gandhi-led Congress called for a nationwide strike over the recent rise in fuel prices. The party said that some 20 parties were supporting the bandh.

According to reports, the bandh took a violent turn in many parts of the country on Monday. Angry protesters vandalised public property and created a ruckus.

Union Minister of Law and Justice, Electronics and Information Technology Ravi Shankar Prasad reacted to the bandh situation across the country asking who is to be held responsible for the violence that broke out during the protests.

"Everyone has a right to protest but what is happening today? Petrol pumps and buses being set ablaze, putting to risk lives. Who is responsible?" asked Prasad.