New Delhi, May 19 -- Congress leader Pawan Khera on Tuesday strongly criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a fresh hike in fuel prices.

Following a Rs 3 per litre hike on May 15, today petrol and diesel rates were increased by an average of 90 paise per litre.

Speaking to ANI, Khera said in a strong-worded statement, "Second hike in five days. We just want to ask Narendra Modi, why do you want to kill the citizens of India in instalments? Kill them once and for all."

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.

Mumbai witnessed a price hike of 91 paise for petrol, bringing it to Rs 107.59 per litre, w...