Modi govt has sprinkled petrol to burn common people's savings: Kharge
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the Modi government for recent fuel price hikes, calling it a 'daily robbery' affecting common people's savings. The latest increase marks the fourth hike in less than two weeks, raising petrol and diesel prices significantly. Kharge highlighted the contrast between the previous UPA government's handling of oil prices and the current government's actions, questioning who benefits from these increases.
- ▪Petrol and diesel prices were raised by ₹2.61-2.71 per litre on May 25, 2026.
- ▪This marks the fourth increase in less than two weeks, totaling nearly ₹7.5 per litre since May 15.
- ▪Kharge accused the Modi government of benefiting oil companies at the expense of the public.
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Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday (May 25, 2026) lashed out at the Modi government over the latest fuel hike and asked who is benefitting from this "daily robbery".Petrol and diesel prices were raised by ₹2.61-2.71 per litre on Monday (May 25, 2026), marking the fourth increase in less than two weeks as state-owned fuel retailers continued to pass on rising international oil prices to consumers.In a post on X, Mr. Kharge said, "The Daily Assault of FUEL LOOT is not over yet! 4th hike in 10 days!! Petrol ₹7.35/litre, diesel ₹7.53/litre.
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