Delhi Congress stages protest over hike in fuel and milk prices
The Delhi Congress protested against recent hikes in fuel and milk prices, criticizing the government's policies. Petrol and diesel prices were raised by ₹3, while CNG prices increased by ₹2 per kg. The party's president demanded an immediate rollback, claiming that inflation has risen under the current government.
- ▪The Delhi Congress staged protests outside filling stations and Mother Dairy outlets.
- ▪Petrol and diesel prices were increased by ₹3, and CNG prices by ₹2 per kg.
- ▪Amul and Mother Dairy raised milk prices by ₹2 per litre.
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The Delhi Congress on Saturday protested outside filling stations and Mother Dairy outlets against the steep hikes in fuel and milk prices, criticising the Centre for its “anti-poor and pro-rich” policies. Oil marketing companies on Friday increased petrol and diesel prices by ₹3 across all variants while CNG prices in cities such as Delhi and Mumbai were raised by ₹2 per kg amid pressure on fuel supplies due to the conflict in West Asia. Amul and Mother Dairy, India’s largest dairy product retailers, had on Wednesday raised milk prices by ₹2 per litre. Delhi Congress president Devender Yadav arrived at a petrol pump in Karol Bagh on a bullock cart and demanded an immediate rollback of the price hikes.
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