Kol: Hikes in diesel price cast shadow on commute

With the diesel price meter ticking uninterruptedly on, the staggering losses in bus operation may prevent operators from hitting the road on Monday. Since June 6, the price of diesel rose on a daily basis and, compared to June 6, it is now dearer by Rs 7.99 per litre in Kolkata. A majority of operators said plying buses on the old fare structure is increasingly becoming “suicidal” for them.

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