BJP, Congress spar over fuel prices as Lok Sabha debates Finance Bill
During a discussion on the Finance Bill in the Lok Sabha, Congress members accused the Centre of delaying fuel price hikes due to upcoming elections. The BJP countered this claim, praising the government's efforts to diversify energy sources and shield consumers from price increases. DMK member Arun Nehru criticized the Centre for not adhering to the Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) framework while urging states to maintain fiscal discipline.
25 MAR 2026
— The Hindu
Madhya Pradesh's Minister for Food, Civil Supplies, and Consumer Protection denied a petrol and diesel shortage despite reports of long queues at fuel pumps.
27 MAR 2026
— The Hindu
Congress members dispute the effectiveness of excise duty cuts on petrol and diesel, arguing they do not translate to lower consumer prices despite global crude oil price increases.
— The Hindu
Congress leaders in Karnataka accused the Centre of using fuel price reductions as a ploy to benefit oil companies and prepare for future price hikes.
To respect publishing rights, SatyaDheesh does not host full copyrighted news copy. You can read the complete article on the publisher's platform: