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Sanjay Raut Critiques BJP Over Fuel Price Hike, Suggests Chanting 'Jai Shri Ram'
‘Just Chant Jai Shri Ram, Petrol Price Will Drop By Rs 10’: Sanjay Raut’s Swipe At BJP After Latest Fuel Hike
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Sanjay Raut, a member of the Shiv Sena (UBT) party, criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the recent hike in fuel prices, sarcastically suggesting that chanting 'Jai Shri Ram' could lower prices. The latest increase saw petrol prices in Delhi rise to ₹98.64 per litre, with diesel reaching ₹91.58, amid ongoing economic challenges and rising crude oil costs.
- 01Petrol prices in Delhi increased by ₹0.87 to ₹98.64 per litre, while diesel rose by ₹0.91 to ₹91.58 per litre.
- 02This is the second fuel price hike in less than a week, following a ₹3 increase on May 15.
- 03Sanjay Raut's comments reflect broader discontent among opposition leaders regarding the government's handling of the economy.
- 04Brent crude prices remain above $100 per barrel, contributing to the fuel price increases.
- 05Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, have warned of an impending 'economic storm' due to rising inflation.
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Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut criticized the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the recent fuel price hike, sarcastically suggesting that chanting 'Jai Shri Ram' could lower prices by ₹10. In Delhi, petrol prices surged to ₹98.64 per litre, while diesel reached ₹91.58 per litre, marking a significant increase of ₹0.87 and ₹0.91, respectively. This hike follows a previous increase of ₹3 per litre just days prior. Raut highlighted that such price hikes were expected given the current economic climate, urging BJP supporters to accept the situation. The rising fuel costs are attributed to Brent crude prices remaining above $100 per barrel, exacerbated by supply concerns linked to conflicts in West Asia. Opposition leaders, including Congress's Rahul Gandhi, have criticized the government for failing to protect citizens from inflation, warning of an impending economic crisis. They argue that these price increases further burden ordinary people already struggling financially.
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The ongoing rise in fuel prices is likely to increase transportation costs, which could lead to higher prices for goods and services, affecting the daily lives of citizens.
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