Petrol sold at Rs 70 per litre at DGR Velocity
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, August 31 2016:
DGR Velocity petrol pump located at Napet Palli along Imphal Ukhrul road was found selling petrol at Rs 70 per litre against the actual cost is Rs 58.29 per litre across the State.
Sharing the information to media persons in a press meet held at Keishampat today, Manipuri Students' Federation (MSF) general secretary Romeo Keisham said the incident came to light after volunteers of MSF, acting on complaints by locals, investigated the matter.
When the students' body enquired the authorities of the petrol pump on the pricing, they allegedly used derogatory words and challenged the students body.
Romeo has appealed to the authorities concerned to look into the matter.
He has further demanded the authorities of DGR Velocity petrol pump to clarify within three days as to why they have been selling petroleum products at a much higher price to the people.
"The petrol pump should remain close until they clarify," Romeo said.
He has further urged the proprietor of the petrol pump to contact MSF within three days and explain why lewd comments were passed against the student body.
MSF will further inspect other petrol pumps to check unauthorized price rise, he said.