IN PICS | Congress Holds Nationwide 'Symbolic Protest' Against Petrol, Diesel Price Hike

The petrol prices have breached the Rs100-per-litre mark in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana and Ladakh. In the wake of incessant fuel hike and cooking gas prices, the Congress organised symbolic protests in front of petrol pumps across the country on Friday to demand rollback in prices. (Image: PTI)

The demonstration is to highlight public interest such as problems being faced due to the spiralling prices of petrol, diesel and cooking gas. (Image: PTI)

Congress general secretary KC Venugopal reportedly informed that the protests were organised by the local units of the Opposition party following Covid-19 protocols as prescribed by the local, district and state administrations. (Image: PTI)

Jaipur: All Rajasthan Contact Bus Operator Association activists with a camel cart, protest against frequent hikes in the prices of petrol and diesel, in Jaipur. (Image: PTI)

Jaipur: Rajasthan Congress President Govind Singh Dotasra (2R) and Transport Minister Pratap Singh Khachariyawas (R) alongwith senior leaders and activists stage a symbolic protest against frequent hikes in the prices of petrol and diesel, in Jaipur. (Image: PTI)

Prayagraj: A Congress party worker holds a placard during a protest against frequent hikes in the prices of petrol and diesel, outside a fuel station in Prayagraj. (Image: PTI)

Prayagraj: Police person attempt to detain a Congress activist during their symbolic protest against frequent hikes in the prices of petrol and diesel, in front of a fuel station in Prayagraj. (Image: PTI)

Hyderabad: Youth Congress activists pour milk on a hoarding that says The Century Man PM Modi, during their protest against the price hike of petrol, diesel and LPG, at Amberpet fuel station in Hyderabad. (Image: PTI)

Petrol and diesel prices were hiked again on Friday 31 paise per litre and 28 paise per litre, respectively. After the increase, a litre of petrol in Delhi is retailing at Rs 95.85, whereas diesel costs Rs 86.75 per litre. (Image: PTI)