Once again, within few weeks, the petrol prices have been increased! The petrol price is being increased by Rs. 2.52 per litre which will make the price for 1 litre at Rs. 58.37 in Delhi. Last month petrol price was increased by Rs.3.00 per litre. In other cities the petrol prices are still higher – Kolkata – Rs. 62.43, Mumbai – Rs.62.96 and Chennai – Rs.63.15 per litre. This unjustified increase will put more hardship on the common people and low paid workers. The petrol price increase will have cascading effect on the prices of all commodities. The opposition parties have lambasted this price increase and demanded the Government to withdraw the increase.

The working class can not be a silent spectator. Whatever benefit the workers have gained through wage revision are all being washed away by this intolerable hike. The Trade unions in the country should continue sustained struggles to get the hike cancelled.

In this connection, the Parliament March on 23rd February against price rise and other demands should be made more massive and effective to give a strong warning to the government.

There should