Kejriwal Calls for Purchasing Cheaper Oil from Russia and Iran Amid Fuel Price Hike
'Purchase cheap oil, gas from Russia, Iran': Kejriwal expresses concern over fuel price hike
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Arvind Kejriwal, the national convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP), urged the Indian government to buy oil and gas from Russia and Iran to alleviate rising fuel prices. He highlighted the struggles faced by farmers in Gujarat due to long queues at petrol pumps and recent price hikes. Additionally, he called for free bus services for NEET-UG exam aspirants in Gujarat.
- 01Kejriwal observed long queues at petrol pumps in Gujarat, indicating a fuel shortage.
- 02Petrol prices increased by approximately ₹4.74 per litre, and diesel by ₹4.82 per litre due to recent revisions.
- 03Despite the price hikes, oil marketing companies reported no shortage of petrol, diesel, or LPG in India.
- 04Kejriwal requested the Gujarat government to offer free bus services for NEET-UG aspirants, similar to Punjab's initiative.
- 05The NEET-UG examination was cancelled due to a paper leak, necessitating a re-examination on June 21.
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In Vadodara, Gujarat, Arvind Kejriwal (AAP national convenor) expressed deep concern over the rising prices of petrol and diesel, urging the Indian government to procure oil and gas from Russia and Iran at lower rates. He noted that farmers are struggling with fuel shortages, as evidenced by long lines at petrol pumps. Recent price hikes saw petrol increase by ₹4.74 per litre and diesel by ₹4.82 per litre, despite oil marketing companies stating that there is no actual shortage of fuel in the country. Kejriwal emphasized that purchasing from Russia and Iran could provide much-needed relief to consumers. In addition to addressing fuel prices, he called on the Gujarat government to implement free bus services for NEET-UG exam candidates, similar to a program already established in Punjab. This request aims to alleviate the financial burden on students, particularly following the cancellation of the NEET-UG examination due to a paper leak, with the re-examination scheduled for June 21.
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The rising fuel prices are straining farmers and commuters in Gujarat, highlighting the need for government intervention to stabilize costs.
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