NEW DELHI: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday slammed the PM Modi-led Centre over the recent increase in petrol and diesel prices, alleging that the government was burdening common people despite stable international crude oil prices.In a post on X, Kharge said, “The Daily Assault of FUEL LOOT is not over yet! 4th hike in 10 days !!”He claimed that petrol prices had risen by Rs 7.35 per litre and diesel prices by Rs 7.53 per litre in recent weeks. Watch Fuel Prices Rise Sharply, As Petrol And Diesel See Fourth Hike In Less Than Two Weeks“Modi Govt has sprinkled Petrol to Burn the Savings of common people,” Kharge said.Targeting the BJP-led government over fuel pricing, the Congress chief said, “Between 2004 and 2014, during the UPA, international crude oil prices increased by 175.34%. During Modi Govt, not even a single cent of international crude oil prices have increased.”“Despite that Modi Govt. has hiked the petrol prices from Rs 71.41 per litre in 2014 to Rs 102.12 per litre in 2026, a rise of 43.01%, and diesel prices from Rs 56.71 per litre to Rs 95.20 per litre, an increase of 67.87%,” he added.Kharge further alleged that the Centre had “looted Rs 43 lakh crore in the last 12 years,” claiming it amounted to “Rs 1000 EVERYDAY!”The Congress president also linked the fuel price hikes to gains in oil marketing company stocks.“With the 4th time rise in Petrol and Diesel prices, today the shares of HPCL, BPCL and IOC rose by 5.8%, 4.44% and 3.90% respectively. Profit over People is BJP’s DNA!” he said.Kharge argued that repeated fuel price hikes were hurting household budgets and affecting several sectors of the economy.“Every fuel price hike is another blow to household budgets, and has a cascading effect on every aspect of the economy. From Farmers to MSMEs, every strata of the society bears the brunt of BJP’s LOOT. We repeat. Who is benefitting from this DAILY ROBBERY?” he said.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosAustralia’s Foreign Minister To Visit India For Quad Foreign Ministers’ Meeting In DelhiDelhi Gymkhana Club Members Prepare Legal Battle Against Government Eviction OrderClam Collection Turns Fatal In Karnataka: 10 Dead, 1 Missing Near Alvekodi RiverFuel Prices Rise Sharply, As Petrol And Diesel See Fourth Hike In Less Than Two Weeks’I Feel Very Bad’: Mamata Reacts After Football Statue Removal From Kolkata StadiumMamata Alleges EVM Rigging, Vote Looting As BJP Wins Falta Repoll; Says INDIA Bloc May Meet In JuneBengal CM Suvendu Adhikari Asks Districts To Set Up ‘Holding Centres’ For Illegal ImmigrantsHome Minister Amit Shah To Review India-Pakistan Border Security In RajasthanTwisha Sharma’s Last Rites Performed In Bhopal As Supreme Court Steps Into Alleged Dowry Death CaseSonam Wangchuk Says Ladakh Was “Heading Towards Another Manipur”, Trust Deficit Still Remains123PhotostoriesBest Peacock series to add to your watch list right now, from thrillers to mystery dramas10 rare animals found in the Amazon River basinA pinch too much: The silent weight of salt on a beating heart8 pink-coloured attractions around the world every traveller should visit once5 money habits parents should start teaching from a young age7 animals you didn’t know are amphibiansLucky paintings that can bring positivity and prosperity home; According to VastuColon cancer in young: 4 early warning signs you should not ignore, according to a Harvard doctor6 incredible Indian villages where humans and wildlife coexist closelyKim Kardashian’s home is all things minimal in textures: 5 art inspirations to take away123Hot PicksDelhi heatwaveRailway Group D Result 2026Naseer BestUPSC prelims 2026Mumbai local train newsBihar Sonu Monu GangBengal bakrid holidayTop TrendingKarnataka NEET Aspirant SuicideTwisha SharmaCBSE Revaluation Photocopy ProcessBhagwant MannRishabh PantJEE Advanced Response SheetIPL Orange Cap 2026Megan Thee StallionDelhi Gymkhana ClubWest Bengal Annapurna Yojana
NEW DELHI: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday slammed the PM Modi-led Centre over the recent increase in petrol and diesel prices, alleging that the government was burdening common people despite stable international crude oil prices.In a post on X, Kharge said, “The Daily Assault of FUEL LOOT is not over yet! 4th hike in 10 days !!”He claimed that petrol prices had risen by Rs 7.35 per litre and diesel prices by Rs 7.53 per litre in recent weeks.“Modi Govt has sprinkled Petrol to Burn the Savings of common people,” Kharge said.Targeting the BJP-led government over fuel pricing, the Congress chief said, “Between 2004 and 2014, during the UPA, international crude oil prices increased by 175.34%. During Modi Govt, not even a single cent of international crude oil prices have increased.”“Despite that Modi Govt. has hiked the petrol prices from Rs 71.41 per litre in 2014 to Rs 102.12 per litre in 2026, a rise of 43.01%, and diesel prices from Rs 56.71 per litre to Rs 95.20 per litre, an increase of 67.87%,” he added.Kharge further alleged that the Centre had “looted Rs 43 lakh crore in the last 12 years,” claiming it amounted to “Rs 1000 EVERYDAY!”The Congress president also linked the fuel price hikes to gains in oil marketing company stocks.“With the 4th time rise in Petrol and Diesel prices, today the shares of HPCL, BPCL and IOC rose by 5.8%, 4.44% and 3.90% respectively. Profit over People is BJP’s DNA!” he said.Kharge argued that repeated fuel price hikes were hurting household budgets and affecting several sectors of the economy.“Every fuel price hike is another blow to household budgets, and has a cascading effect on every aspect of the economy. From Farmers to MSMEs, every strata of the society bears the brunt of BJP’s LOOT. We repeat. Who is benefitting from this DAILY ROBBERY?” he said.
