Arvind Kejriwal, the national convenor of the Aam Aadmi Party, condemned the Central government's recent fuel price hikes, labeling them as a 'slow poison' affecting ordinary citizens. He highlighted the chaos caused by these increases, particularly in states like Gujarat and Maharashtra, and criticized the government's refusal to purchase cheaper oil from Russia and Iran.

• 01Kejriwal noted that petrol and diesel prices have risen by 4 to 5 rupees per litre in the last 10-15 days.
• 02In Delhi, petrol now costs ₹99.51 per litre, while diesel is at ₹92.49 per litre, nearing the ₹100 mark.
• 03Kolkata experienced one of the highest increases, with petrol reaching ₹110.64 per litre and diesel at ₹97.02 per litre.
• 04Kejriwal called for a joint movement among citizens, emphasizing that the country belongs to its people, not politicians.
• 05Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) prices also rose by ₹1 per kg, compounding the commuting costs for CNG vehicle users.

The rising fuel prices are significantly impacting household budgets and commuting costs, leading to increased financial stress for families.