Wednesday, March 3, 2021

Rising petrol prices in India

Diesel and petrol prices have hit record highs across the country, with petrol touching Rs 89 per litre in Delhi on Monday, and diesel reaching a new high of Rs 86.30 per litre in Mumbai.

This has raised some concerns. And, some counter concerns!

 Recently an acquaintance on social media wondered - why can't people in villages use natural gas? They should convert their diesel powered water pumps and tractors to run on natural gas!!
This comment reminded me of the quote attributed to the famous French queen, Mary Antoinette. "Why don't they eat cake".

Well, we all know what happened to Mary Antoinette.