DMDK protest petrol, diesel price hike in Coimbatore

COIMBATORE: Members of DMDK protested the hike in petrol and diesel prices in front of the district collectorate in the city on Monday.
They said the hike in fuel prices was leading to inflation of all commodities in the district. They also condemned the opening of Tasmac outlets when people are not able to afford necessities.
The protest led by former Sulur MLA P K Dhinakaran saw around 30 people turn up in black shirts, holding their party flag. “With diesel prices shooting up to Rs 94.4 and petrol to Rs 100 per litre, prices of all other commodities, including construction materials, kitchen essentials like vegetables and spices etc., have increased. Without controlling prices of these items, they have opened Tasmac outlets,” he said.
“With the pandemic still around and no jobs, people can’t buy even their basic needs,” he added. The protesters later submitted a petition to the district revenue officer Ramaduraimurugan.