AAP Critiques Modi Government Amid Rising Fuel Prices
Fuel price hike: AAP slams 'indifferent' Modi govt over inflation
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The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has criticized the Indian government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for its handling of rising fuel prices, which have surged significantly in recent weeks. AAP's Anurag Dhanda highlighted the government's refusal to purchase cheaper crude oil from Iran and Russia, exacerbating inflation concerns for ordinary citizens.
- 01Fuel prices in India have seen four hikes in less than two weeks, with petrol in Delhi now priced at ₹102.12 per litre.
- 02The latest price increases are attributed to global crude market volatility and geopolitical tensions in West Asia.
- 03In Kolkata, petrol prices have reached ₹113.51 per litre, while in Mumbai, it is ₹111.21 per litre.
- 04Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) prices have also risen, now costing ₹81.09 per kg in Delhi.
- 05AAP's Anurag Dhanda criticized the Modi government for being indifferent to the plight of the common man amid these hikes.
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The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has condemned the Indian government's handling of rising fuel prices, labeling it as indifferent to the struggles of ordinary citizens. Anurag Dhanda, AAP's National Media In-charge, pointed out that the price of petrol and diesel has surged by ₹7.50 in just ten days, with petrol now exceeding ₹100 per litre in all major cities. He questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's decision to avoid purchasing cheaper crude oil from Iran and Russia, which could alleviate inflation. The recent fuel price hikes, marking the fourth increase in less than two weeks, have been influenced by global crude market fluctuations and geopolitical tensions in West Asia. In major cities, petrol prices have reached ₹113.51 per litre in Kolkata and ₹111.21 in Mumbai. Additionally, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) prices have risen, now costing ₹81.09 per kg in Delhi, adding to the financial strain on commuters and transport operators.
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The continuous rise in fuel prices is significantly affecting daily commuters and transport operators, increasing their operational costs.
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