LUCKNOW, May 25 -- Lucknow residents woke up to another sharp fuel price hike on Monday, with petrol crossing the Rs.100-per-litre mark after oil companies revised rates for the fourth time in just ten days. The latest increase pushed petrol prices up by Rs.2.61 per litre and diesel by Rs.2.72 per litre in a single day, adding to the burden on commuters and transport operators.

According to the latest revision, regular petrol (MS) prices increased from Rs.99.28 to Rs.101.89 per litre, while diesel prices rose from Rs.92.64 to Rs.95.36 per litre. With this latest hike on May 25, fuel prices in Lucknow have increased sharply over the last ten days, with petrol (MS) becoming costlier by Rs.7.20 per litre, diesel (HSD) by Rs.7.55 per litre, ...