New Delhi, May 25 -- The Opposition parties lambasted the Centre after it once again hiked the petrol and diesel prices on Monday, marking the fourth increase in less than two weeks amid continued volatility in global crude markets due to the West Asia conflict.

The recent hike in petrol rates has taken the total rise within two weeks to Rs 7.5 per litre. Petrol prices in Delhi crossed the Rs 100-mark. The price was hiked by Rs 2.61, taking it to Rs 102.12 per litre, while diesel prices increased by Rs 2.71 to Rs 95.20 per litre. Similar hikes were witnessed across major metropolitan cities, including Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai, inviting criticism from consumers and transport operators.

In Kolkata, petrol prices increased by Rs 2.87 to...