Shimla, May 15 -- Residents in Shimla have expressed concern over rising fuel prices, saying the hike is adding to inflationary pressures and increasing the cost of daily living.

Locals said the increase in petrol prices is likely to impact transportation costs and push up prices of essential commodities, further burdening middle-class and working families.

Speaking to ANI, Deepak Goyal said a continuous increase in fuel and household expenses was becoming difficult for common people to manage.

"Everything is becoming expensive gas, fuel and other daily-use items. Inflation has increased, and petrol prices have gone up by around Rs 3 per litre. It is becoming difficult to manage household expenses," he said.

Goyal added that he spends...