YSRCP holds protest against fuel price hike in Srikakulam, demands Centre to reduce charges
The YSR Congress Party (YSRCP) organized a protest in Srikakulam against rising fuel prices, claiming it negatively affects the common man. Leaders Sidiri Appala Raju and Yenni Dhanunjaya Rao criticized the state government for imposing additional local taxes on fuel. They urged the Central government to reduce fuel charges to alleviate the financial burden on citizens.
- ▪YSRCP held a protest in Srikakulam against the hike in fuel prices.
- ▪Leaders claimed that high fuel prices are causing inflation and impacting essential commodities.
- ▪They called on the Central government to reduce fuel charges for the benefit of the common people.
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Former Minister and YSRCP leader Sidiri Appala Raju and YSRCP State Secretary Yenni Dhanunjaya Rao on Monday (May 18, 2026) said that the hike in fuel prices would have a serious impact on the common man, and the prices of all essential commodities were shooting up because of high inflation. Both leaders organised a protest in Palasa of Srikakulam district based on a call given by former Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy.#FuelHikeUnderCBNరాష్ట్రంలో పెరిగిన డీజిల్, పెట్రోల్ ధరలపై చిత్తూరులో వైయస్ఆర్సీపీ ఆధ్వర్యంలో భారీ నిరసనదేశంలో ఎక్కడా లేని విధంగా ఇంధన ధరలు మన రాష్ట్రంలోనే ఎక్కువగా ఉండటాన్ని నిరసిస్తూ..
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