What is Inflation and why Price of Petrol is Rising in India?

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Inflation is hitting not only India but the globe. Price of petrol in India has crossed 100 rupee per liter mark in many cities. What is inflation? What causes it? What is its solution? I discuss these questions in my below analysis. 



 

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