Patna, May 19 -- Defending the fresh fuel hike, Bihar Minister Ram Kripal Yadav on Tuesday called the revision "an unavoidable necessity", attributing the spike to the ongoing geopolitical conflict and volatile supply conditions in the Gulf region.

Fuel prices across the country witnessed a sharp increase today, as petrol and diesel rates were hiked by an average of 90 paise per litre.

In Delhi, petrol prices rose by 87 paise, climbing from Rs 97.77 to Rs 98.64 per litre, while diesel prices increased by 91 paise, moving from Rs 90.67 to Rs 91.58 per litre.

Speaking to ANI, the Minister emphasised that the energy crisis is global and not restricted to India alone, as international crude oil markets continue to face severe disruptions....