Fuel Shock: AP District Tops Petrol Prices, Hyderabad at Record High

• International market instability impacts domestic fuel prices, with premium petrol and industrial diesel rates recently increased.
• Petrol prices in Telugu states are causing significant hardship; Vijayawada and Chittoor in AP see prices over Rs 109 and Rs 110 respectively, highest in the country due to state taxes.
• Premium fuel prices increased by over Rs 2 per liter, creating a Rs 5-7 difference from regular petrol.
• Experts predict future increases in regular petrol due to rising crude oil, but the central government may reduce excise duty.
• Public urged to check exact prices at pumps; electric vehicles and public transport are seen as solutions to rising fuel costs.