The public has been troubled by rising petrol and diesel prices. Most of the increase in their prices has been seen since the budget session. This is the first time that their prices have increased so much in the capital. Cess has been increased in petrol and diesel, which is causing both the cess and VAT to the general public. Prices of petrol and diesel have increased for the eighth consecutive time in Raipur on Tuesday. Petrol has increased by 29 paise and diesel by 38 paise. With this, petrol has been priced at Rs 87.82 and diesel Rs 86.35 per liter.