Pinarayi Vijayan, former Chief Minister of Kerala, condemned the recent fuel price hikes by the BJP-led Central government, labeling it as a 'daylight robbery' against the public. He criticized the government's timing, suggesting it manipulates prices post-elections, and challenged the ruling United Democratic Front to act on tax cuts.

• 01Pinarayi Vijayan referred to the fuel price hike as a 'daylight robbery' while accusing the Central government of exploiting citizens.
• 02Petrol prices in Delhi have surpassed ₹100 per litre, rising by ₹2.61 to ₹102.12, and diesel prices increased by ₹2.71 to ₹95.20 per litre.
• 03The recent increases mark the fourth hike in less than two weeks, with cumulative hikes reaching nearly ₹7.5 per litre.
• 04Vijayan highlighted the contradiction of the United Democratic Front, which previously demanded tax cuts, now in power and yet to act on this promise.
• 05The price hikes are attributed to rising global crude oil rates and geopolitical tensions in West Asia.

The fuel price hikes will directly affect consumers in Kerala and across India, leading to increased transportation and living costs.