CPI demands rollback of hiked fuel prices
The Communist Party of India (CPI) held a protest demanding the rollback of recent fuel price hikes. CPI district secretary SK. Rahiman criticized the Central government for the increases, which he claims burden the transport sector and contribute to inflation. He called for the abolition of excise duty on petroleum products and urged the State government to waive VAT charges to alleviate the financial strain on citizens.
- ▪CPI members protested against the recent hike in fuel prices near the Gurazada Apparao statue.
- ▪The price of petrol, diesel, CNG, and domestic gas increased by approximately ₹7.70 per litre.
- ▪CPI leaders are advocating for the abolition of excise duty and VAT charges on fuel.
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The Communist Party of India (CPI) district committee members staged a protest near the Gurazada Apparao statue at the RTC Complex on Monday, demanding an immediate rollback of the recent hike in petrol, diesel, CNG, and domestic gas prices.Addressing the gathering, CPI district secretary SK. Rahiman criticised the Central government for steeply raising fuel prices by approximately ₹7.70 per litre through consecutive hikes following the five-State elections. He said that the continuous rise in fuel costs would burden the transport sector, leading to an inflation of essential commodities.“The common man is already struggling to make ends meet. This present price hike has come as a severe blow,” Mr.
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