While global rates had fallen since the Modi government came to power, domestic petrol became costlier by 42.8% and diesel by 67.9%, said Mallikarjun Kharge.

The repeated hikes come against the backdrop of rising global crude oil prices, with India’s crude oil import basket surging to around USD 113 to 114 per barrel | India News

Opposition leaders criticize fuel price hikes, with Kharge and Gandhi blaming Modi for rising costs and questioning oil sourcing.