Modi Government Fuel Price Hike Criticized by Congress
8 UPDATES · 17 DAYS · 15 MAY 2026 — 31 MAY 2026
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Latest · 31 May 2026
India's reliance on Gulf region imports for crude oil, natural gas, and LPG was disrupted due to the US-Iran conflict, leading to concerns about supply disruptions.
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This event covers the government's decision to hike petrol and diesel prices by ₹3 per litre on May 15, 2026, including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments related to this specific price increase. It excludes other actions by the government, oil-marketing companies, or regional entities unless they are direct developments or consequences of this particular price hike.
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