Shimla, May 19 -- Residents of Shimla have expressed growing concern over the repeated increase in petrol and diesel prices, saying the continuous weekly hikes are adding to inflationary pressure and making daily life increasingly difficult.

Speaking to ANI, local resident Ashish said prices of not only fuel but also almost all essential commodities had been rising steadily for a long time.

"Prices have been increasing continuously for quite some time now. Not just petrol and diesel, but everything is becoming expensive. We are forced to manage somehow because there is no other option," he said.

Reacting to the latest fuel price increase, Ashish said he had just learned about the latest hike of around 90 paise and feared prices could c...