‘Mehangai Man’ Modi increasing fuel burden on people: Congress slams PM amid petrol price hike
The Congress party has criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the recent increases in petrol and diesel prices. They claim that the government is prioritizing oil company profits over the welfare of citizens facing rising inflation. This marks the third fuel price hike in less than ten days, with significant increases reported across major cities in India.
- ▪Petrol and diesel prices have risen three times in just over a week.
- ▪The Congress party accused Modi of being more concerned about oil company profits than providing relief to citizens.
- ▪In Delhi, petrol prices increased by 87 paise to ₹99.51 per litre, while diesel prices rose by 91 paise to ₹92.49 per litre.
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‘Mehangai Man’ Modi increasing fuel burden on people: Congress slams PM amid petrol price hikeThe Congress party on Saturday criticised the Central government over the latest increase in petrol and diesel prices.Updated on: May 23, 2026 12:12 PM ISTANIShare viaCopy link Congress on Saturday criticised the Centre over the fresh increase in petrol and diesel prices, asserting Prime Minister Narendra Modi is burdening the common people while prioritising the interests of oil companies.Petrol and diesel prices rose three times in just over one week. (AFP)In a post on X, the Congress said, “'Mehangai Man' Modi has increased petrol and diesel prices by ₹5 in the last nine days.
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