Hyderabad, May 19 -- Launching a sharp attack against the Central government over rising fuel prices, Bharat Rashtra Samithi (BRS) leader Ravula Sridhar Reddy on Tuesday accused the Centre and oil marketing companies of systematically priming consumers for frequent revisions in petroleum prices.

Expressing deep concern over the escalating financial burden on citizens, the BRS leader pointed out that domestic fuel retail rates have experienced upward adjustments twice within just a week, signalling a worrisome economic trend.

"It seems the central government and the oil companies are preparing the consumers for regular hikes in the petrol and diesel prices. Because within one week, we have seen two hikes... Though this hike looks modest,...