Himachal Fuel Prices Soar: Petrol ₹100+, Diesel ₹90+ as Orphan-Widow Cess Approved

• Himachal Pradesh Assembly passes 'orphan and widow' cess on petrol and diesel, increasing prices by up to ₹5.
• Petrol prices expected to cross ₹100 and diesel ₹90 in the state.
• Opposition criticizes the move, citing existing inflation and higher fuel costs compared to neighboring states.
• Chief Minister Sukhu defends the cess as a welfare measure for orphaned children and widowed women.
• CM Sukhu highlights central government's cess collection and compares Himachal's prices to Punjab and Haryana.