Bhubaneswar: The Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee (OPCC) Tuesday afternoon announced a statewide shutdown coming February 15 to protest the rising prices of petrol and diesel in the state.
PCC president Niranjan Patnaik said the bandh will be observed from 7 am to 1 pm across the state. “We know that the decision will inconvenience the people.
However, we have been forced to observe the shutdown to create awareness among people about various issues, including record hike in prices of petrol, diesel and cooking gas,” said Patnaik.
Meanwhile, petrol and diesel prices Tuesday climbed to fresh highs in the country as rates were hiked after a three-day hiatus.
Petrol and diesel prices in Bhubaneswar were hiked by 36paise and 38 paise per litre respectively, according to state-owned fuel retailers.
PNN