Kharge accuses Centre of ‘looting’ the public as fuel prices stay high despite fall in global crude oil rate
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge has accused the Indian government of failing to pass on the benefits of falling global crude oil prices to the public. He claims the government is prioritizing tax revenue over consumer relief by keeping petrol, diesel, and LPG prices artificially high.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing political debate regarding fuel pricing policies and the economic burden of indirect taxes on Indian households.
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday (June 27, 2026) accused the Narendra Modi government of refusing to pass on the benefit of falling global crude oil prices to consumers, alleging that the Centre was treating the public as a source of tax revenue rather than providing relief.
The article focuses on the opposition's critique of the ruling government, framing the government's actions as 'looting' and 'pickpocketing'.
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