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Congress Criticizes Indian Government Over Rising Fuel Prices and Inflation
Manish Tewari questions Centre over perpetual fuel price hike, inflation
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Congress MP Manish Tewari criticized the Indian government for continuous fuel price hikes and rising inflation, claiming that oil companies profit while the public suffers. He highlighted the recent surge in petrol and diesel prices, which have crossed ₹100 and ₹90 per liter, respectively, in many cities.
- 01Fuel prices in Delhi have surged, with petrol now at ₹102.12 per liter and diesel at ₹95.20 per liter.
- 02Manish Tewari accused the government of inaction over the past 12 years, leading to a crisis in fuel, fertilizer, and foreign exchange.
- 03Congress MP Pramod Tiwari stated that the government is benefiting corporations at the expense of the common man.
- 04The Centre claims to have forgone ₹14,000 crore in tax revenue to mitigate fuel price increases.
- 05Prime Minister Narendra Modi attributed economic challenges to geopolitical tensions in West Asia.
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Congress MP Manish Tewari has raised concerns over the Indian government's continuous fuel price hikes and inflation, accusing it of failing to implement effective measures. Speaking to ANI, Tewari noted that while oil marketing companies are profiting, the public is facing increasing hardships, with petrol prices surpassing ₹100 and diesel nearing ₹90 in many cities. He criticized the government's lack of action over the past twelve years, which he argues has led to a crisis in fuel, fertilizer, and foreign exchange. Fellow Congress MP Pramod Tiwari echoed these sentiments, alleging that the government is 'robbing the common man' to benefit corporations. In response, the Centre stated that it has forgone nearly ₹14,000 crore in tax revenue to alleviate the burden on consumers. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has linked these economic challenges to ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia, urging collective responsibility to mitigate the impact on citizens.
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The rising fuel prices are likely to increase transportation costs, affecting the prices of essential goods and services.
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