CPI Protests Against Rising Fuel Prices in Chittoor
CPI protests fuel price hike in Chittoor
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The Communist Party of India (CPI) organized a protest in Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh, against the recent hike in petrol, diesel, and commercial LPG cylinder prices. CPI district secretary S. Nagaraju highlighted the burden on middle-class and poor families, demanding an immediate rollback of the price increases.
- 01The protest took place at the Gandhi Bomma Centre in Chittoor on May 15, 2026.
- 02CPI district secretary S. Nagaraju emphasized the negative impact of rising fuel prices on small businesses, including hotels and roadside eateries.
- 03Common food items like idli, dosa, and tea have seen price increases due to the hike in commercial LPG cylinder prices.
- 04Nagaraju criticized the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government for its perceived hypocrisy regarding fuel price control during elections.
- 05CPI activists are calling for an immediate rollback of the recent price hikes.
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On May 15, 2026, the Communist Party of India (CPI) held a protest at the Gandhi Bomma Centre in Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh, in response to the recent increases in petrol, diesel, and commercial LPG cylinder prices. CPI district secretary S. Nagaraju expressed concern over the financial strain these hikes have placed on middle-class and poor families, who are already grappling with a rising cost of living. He pointed out that the increase in commercial LPG cylinder prices has severely impacted small businesses, particularly small hotels, tea stalls, and roadside eateries, leading to a rise in the prices of staple food items such as idli, dosa, and tea. Nagaraju criticized the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government for its “double standards,” arguing that the government had controlled fuel prices during the election period only to raise them afterward, which he described as a betrayal of the people. The CPI activists are demanding that the central government immediately roll back the recent price hikes to alleviate the burden on citizens.
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The rising fuel prices are significantly affecting the cost of living in Chittoor, particularly for middle-class and low-income families.
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