Rahul Gandhi Criticizes Government Over LPG Price Hike, Predicts Further Fuel Increases
Rahul Gandhi calls LPG price hike 'electoral bill,' warns of petrol, diesel rise next
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Congress leader Rahul Gandhi condemned the recent ₹900-plus hike in commercial liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices, labeling it an 'electoral bill' following assembly polls. He warned that petrol and diesel prices may rise next, stressing the burden on small businesses and households across India.
- 01Commercial LPG prices increased by over ₹900, reaching ₹993 more expensive per cylinder.
- 02Gandhi predicts further hikes in petrol and diesel prices.
- 03The LPG price increase represents an 81% rise since February.
- 04The Congress party criticizes the government's lack of support for ordinary citizens.
- 05Small food businesses and consumers will face significant financial strain due to rising costs.
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In New Delhi, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has sharply criticized the Indian government's recent decision to raise commercial liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices by over ₹900, making the cost of a cylinder ₹993 more expensive. He described this hike as an 'electoral bill,' coinciding with the conclusion of recent assembly elections. Gandhi warned that this could be a precursor to further increases in petrol and diesel prices, highlighting the financial strain on small businesses and households. Since February, the price of commercial LPG has surged by ₹1,380, marking an astonishing 81% increase in just three months. The All India Congress Committee (AICC) general secretary, KC Venugopal, echoed these concerns, stating that this hike will adversely affect millions of Indians who depend on small eateries for food. He criticized the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for failing to implement protective measures against such price shocks, especially in light of recent global events like the Iran war.
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The LPG price hike will significantly affect small eateries and households, leading to increased costs for food and other essentials.
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