Mallikarjun Kharge, president of the Indian National Congress, criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government for its failure to address rising fuel prices and economic issues affecting the poor. He highlighted the contradiction of increasing fuel prices despite falling global crude oil rates and questioned the government's priorities.

• 01Kharge accused PM Modi's government of being incapable of addressing the rising inflation and unemployment affecting the poor.
• 02Fuel prices have risen for the fourth time in less than two weeks, with petrol in Delhi now priced at ₹102.12 per litre and diesel at ₹95.20 per litre.
• 03Despite a decrease in global crude oil prices, petrol and diesel have become significantly more expensive since Modi took office in 2014.
• 04Kharge emphasized that rising fuel prices contribute to inflation across various sectors, impacting transportation and essential goods.
• 05He questioned the government's focus on foreign visits instead of addressing domestic economic concerns.

The rising fuel prices are expected to increase transportation costs, thereby affecting the prices of essential commodities and contributing to overall inflation.