MUMBAI: On the day petrol rate in Parbhani saw the steepest rise in Maharashtra to Rs 115 a litre and it rose by 33 paise to Rs 112.44 in Mumbai, Congress said it will launch a state-wide agitation from November 14 to 29 to protest against spiralling fuel prices and essential commodities.
The decision was taken at the first meeting of the state executive committee presided over by state president Nana Patole on Thursday.
Petrol price in Thane and Navi Mumbai rose to Rs 112.58 per litre and diesel Rs 103.39. Diesel rose 37 paise to Rs 103.26 in Mumbai. In the state, Amravati saw the highest rise to Rs 104.80.
