Shimla, June 4 -- The Public Works and Urban Development Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Vikramaditya Singh, on Thursday expressed concern over inflation and global economic uncertainties, urging the Central government to take corrective measures.

Speaking to ANI, Singh said, "The crisis appears to be continuing, and inflation is rising steadily. This is certainly a matter of concern for all of us. Prices of petrol, diesel, crude oil, LPG, natural gas, textiles and cement have continued to rise. The government needs to seriously deliberate on these issues. If oil is not available from one source, the government should explore alternatives, including purchasing oil from Russia if required, rather than passing the burden onto ordinary citize...