Congress terms fuel price reduction as a ploy to help oil firms and cautions of a hike after polls
Congress leaders in Karnataka criticized the Centre's decision to reduce excise duty on petroleum fuel, calling it a "balance sheet management" tactic for oil companies to profit and burden the public. They alleged that this move is part of a larger strategy by the BJP government to hike prices after upcoming state elections. The leaders cited increased petrol and diesel prices since 2014, pointing out that the actual price should be lower based on historical crude oil prices. They accused the Centre of exploiting consumers through excessive taxation over the past 11 years.
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.
· THIS STORY — 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.
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