Karnataka Congress leaders slam petrol, diesel price hike
Karnataka Congress leaders have criticized the recent hike in petrol and diesel prices by the BJP-led Union government. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah accused the government of financially burdening the public and announced plans for statewide protests. The price of petrol and diesel in Bengaluru has increased significantly, leading to concerns about the impact on the middle class and common citizens.
- ▪The BJP-led Union government has raised petrol and diesel prices four times in less than two weeks.
- ▪In Bengaluru, petrol now costs ₹110.93 and diesel ₹98.89 after a total increase of ₹7.52.
- ▪Congress leaders plan to stage protests across the State against the price hikes.
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As the BJP-led Union government effected the fourth hike in prices of petrol and diesel in less than two weeks, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah was among the Congress leaders flaying the decision on Monday. Congress is likely to stage protests across the State against the rise in petrol and diesel prices.After the fourth round of increases, the price of petrol and diesel in Bengaluru stands at ₹110.93 and ₹98.89, respectively. The total increase comes up to ₹7.52 on petrol and diesel.Accusing the Union government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi of “looting” the people since assuming power, Mr. Siddaramaiah told presspersons, “Never in the history of the country have prices of petroleum products increased like this.
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