KTR slams PM Modi, Centre over high fuel price
2 years, 4 months ago

KTR slams PM Modi, Centre over high fuel price

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: TRS working president and IT minister K.T. Rama Rao lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP government at the Centre for not lowering the high fuel price even when the global crude prices were falling. In a media statement, he said the Modi government's excuse that international crude oil prices were the reason for the increase in fuel prices in the country had once again been proven wrong. Rama Rao said, "If the price of a barrel of crude oil decreases internationally, the people of the country should be benefited. Since 2014, in these eight years, the Centre has increased fuel prices so many times and looted more than 26 lakh crore rupees from the people in the form of fuel taxes and cesses.

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Modi's entire focus not on reducing inflation but on data manipulation, propaganda: Congress
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Modi's entire focus not on reducing inflation but on data manipulation, propaganda: Congress

New Indian Express  

He said price rise has been particularly high for food, fuel, and items of daily use, and it has placed a heavy burden on India's working class and middle class families. Despite the fall in crude oil prices in the global market, petrol and diesel remain expensive in India, which has increased the cost of transportation and other services, the …

Crude oil prices falling but no relief to public: Kharge slams Centre
1 year ago

Crude oil prices falling but no relief to public: Kharge slams Centre

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi: Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Thursday criticised the central government for failing to lower petrol and diesel prices claiming there has been a significant drop in global crude oil prices. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge “Crude oil prices have plunged by 31% over 19 months,” he said and accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party government at the …

PM Modi promises fuel price review if BJP wins in Rajasthan
1 year, 1 month ago

PM Modi promises fuel price review if BJP wins in Rajasthan

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday promised that, if elected, a BJP government in Rajasthan would review the prices of petrol and diesel, aiming to provide relief to the poor and middle-class citizens. But the Congress government in Rajasthan sells petrol at higher prices.” “I give a guarantee that after the BJP government is formed, the prices of petrol and …

BJP Leaders Object to KTR\'s Comments on Modi
1 year, 3 months ago

BJP Leaders Object to KTR\'s Comments on Modi

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: BJP leaders took strong objection to minister K.T. Rama Rao calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi a “mayagadu ” and he was doing so as he had done nothing significant to stay in the headlines. Aruna said, “KTR keeps levelling such allegations against the BJP whenever he goes to Mahbubnagar district.” With regard to the Centre not giving national project …

KTR slams Centre over high fuel prices
1 year, 9 months ago

KTR slams Centre over high fuel prices

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: BRS working president and minister K.T.Rama Rao slammed the BJP-led government at the Centre for the sharp increase in fuel prices, accusing it of "looting" people while also calling for an apology from the Narendra Modi government to the country. In a letter to the Centre on Thursday, Rama Rao accused the BJP government of imposing a financially unsustainable …

India’s Gandhi slams PM Modi over price rise, Hindu-Muslim divide
2 years, 4 months ago

India’s Gandhi slams PM Modi over price rise, Hindu-Muslim divide

Al Jazeera  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi blames PM Modi for soaring unemployment and inflation as he rallies supporters in New Delhi. Thousands of Indians rallied under key opposition leader Rahul Gandhi over soaring unemployment and rising food and fuel prices, with the former Congress party chief attacking Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government for failing to address issues facing the people. The prices …

TRS President KTR Demands Centre to Reduce Fuel Prices Following its Drastic Fall in Value
2 years, 4 months ago

TRS President KTR Demands Centre to Reduce Fuel Prices Following its Drastic Fall in Value

News 18  

TRS working President and Minister KT Rama Rao on Wednesday demanded the Union government to reduce the fuel prices after the price of crude oil fell drastically. The Modi government’s excuse that international crude oil prices are the reason for the increase in fuel prices has once again proven wrong, remarked Minister KTR. “Since 2014, in these eight years, the …

India trims taxes on fuel, commodities to fight inflation
2 years, 7 months ago

India trims taxes on fuel, commodities to fight inflation

Al Jazeera  

The steps will lead to a drop in annual revenues due to lower collections, raising concerns on India’s fiscal deficit. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced on Saturday a cut in excise duty on petrol by 8 rupees per litre and 6 rupees per litre on diesel. The new tax regime on petrol and diesel could result in the government losing …

'People first for us': PM Modi after finance minister slashes fuel prices, offers LPG subsidies
2 years, 7 months ago

'People first for us': PM Modi after finance minister slashes fuel prices, offers LPG subsidies

Hindustan Times  

Reacting to Union finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman's announcements, particularly those on petrol and diesel, as well as subsidy on gas cylinders, prime minister Narendra Modi on Saturday said the decisions showed that for his government, 'it is always the people first.' “Today's decisions, especially the the one relating to a significant drop in petrol and diesel prices will positively impact …

PM Modi’s remarks on fuel prices one-sided, misleading: Mamata Banerjee
2 years, 8 months ago

PM Modi’s remarks on fuel prices one-sided, misleading: Mamata Banerjee

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks blaming the Opposition States for high prices of petrol and diesel are misleading and one-sided, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said on Wednesday alleging that the Centre has adopted a “step-motherly” attitude towards the Opposition-ruled States. Ms. Banerjee was reacting to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s remarks made earlier in the day that many States …

‘Bengal spent ₹1,500 cr…’: Mamata Banerjee slams Modi after fuel price meet
2 years, 8 months ago

‘Bengal spent ₹1,500 cr…’: Mamata Banerjee slams Modi after fuel price meet

Hindustan Times  

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee on Wednesday hit out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi who urged states to reduce VAT in "national interest" to benefit the common man during a virtual interaction with chief ministers amid rising fuel prices across the country. Other opposition parties also accused Modi of playing politics during his meeting and "passing the buck" on …

Oppn Accuses PM Modi of Playing Politics on Fuel Prices, BJP Slams Its 'Hypocrisy'
2 years, 8 months ago

Oppn Accuses PM Modi of Playing Politics on Fuel Prices, BJP Slams Its 'Hypocrisy'

News 18  

The Opposition on Wednesday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of playing politics during his meeting with chief ministers on the Covid situation by raising the issue of fuel prices and "passing the buck" on to states to reduce VAT on petrol and diesel. Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray said the Centre owed Rs 26,500 crore to the state, after Prime …

In first reaction on rising fuel prices, PM Modi fires at Opposition-ruled states
2 years, 8 months ago

In first reaction on rising fuel prices, PM Modi fires at Opposition-ruled states

India Today  

Reacting to the issue of rising fuel prices, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appealed to states ruled by the Opposition to reduce tax on fuel. He said, "States like Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, Telangana, Maharashtra, Kerala and Jharkhand did not reduce tax on fuel, and should do it now." "Centre reduced the excise duty on fuel prices last November and …

KTR takes dig at Amit Shah over Hindi issue
2 years, 9 months ago

KTR takes dig at Amit Shah over Hindi issue

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: IT minister K.T. Rama Rao took a dig at Union home minister Amit Shah for his remarks that Hindi should be accepted as an alternative to English, and not local languages. In another tweet, Rama Rao lashed out at Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the high prices of motor fuels and LPG. "Finally, under the leadership of PM Modi …

Telangana minister KT Rama Rao accuses BJP of misleading nation over rising fuel prices
2 years, 9 months ago

Telangana minister KT Rama Rao accuses BJP of misleading nation over rising fuel prices

India Today  

Telangana Rashtra Samithi working president and state minister KT Rama Rao lashed out at BJP and Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the daily hike in fuel prices. KTR also accused the BJP of misleading the country by citing Russia-Ukraine war as the reason for the price hike. KTR said the union ministers have been consistently spreading falsehood, saying fuel prices …

Indians hit by ₹1.25 lakh cr in additional taxes: Congress
2 years, 9 months ago

Indians hit by ₹1.25 lakh cr in additional taxes: Congress

The Hindu  

The recent electoral victories have given the BJP “a licence to loot”, the Congress alleged on Saturday as the party gave a break-up of additional taxes to the tune of ₹1.25 lakh crore that have burdened the common people in the new financial year. “The prices of petrol and diesel have gone up by ₹7.20/litre across India with 10 hikes …

KTR hits out at Modi over rise in fuel prices
2 years, 9 months ago

KTR hits out at Modi over rise in fuel prices

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: IT minister K.T.Rama Rao on Thursday took potshots at Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the rising fuel prices and for claiming credit for the TRS government's ‘Mission Bhagiratha’ despite the Centre not contributing to the project. The minister posted old tweets of Modi when he was Chief Minister of Gujarat on the fuel price hike, including one from May …

'Making gains by plundering poor': Congress slams Centre over fuel price hike
2 years, 9 months ago

'Making gains by plundering poor': Congress slams Centre over fuel price hike

Firstpost  

SP MP Jaya Bachchan also attacked the Centre over the hike in fuel prices and said that Akhilesh Yadav had repeatedly said in his campaign that the price is going to increase after the elections New Delhi: Congress on Tuesday slammed the Centre over the hike in petrol and diesel prices, alleging that the government is “making a gain worth …

Fuel prices hike: 'Thali Bajao,' Rahul Gandhi's scathing attack on Centre
2 years, 9 months ago

Fuel prices hike: 'Thali Bajao,' Rahul Gandhi's scathing attack on Centre

India TV News  

Highlights Congress leader Rahul Gandhi hits out at Centre over fuel prices hike Domestic cooking gas LPG rates were increased by Rs 50 per cylinder Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, Mallikarjun Kharge and SP's Jaya Bachchan also joined the chorus Fuel prices hike: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi came down heavily on the Centre over the exorbitant rise in petrol, diesel prices after …

PM Modi can't reduce fuel prices as it benefits his industrialist friends: Rahul Gandhi
2 years, 11 months ago

PM Modi can't reduce fuel prices as it benefits his industrialist friends: Rahul Gandhi

India Today  

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Monday claimed that Prime Minister Narendra Modi cannot reduce the prices of fuel as it benefits his "two-three industrialist friends". If you had not done this and three laws were not repealed, not only the farmers of Punjab, but the farmers of India would have suffered," Rahul Gandhi said. 'Channi son of poor, understands poverty' …

BJP Lauds Modi Govt's Cut in Petrol, Diesel Prices
3 years, 2 months ago

BJP Lauds Modi Govt's Cut in Petrol, Diesel Prices

News 18  

The BJP on Wednesday hailed the central government's decision to reduce petrol and diesel prices as Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Diwali gift. "I thank @narendramodi Ji's Gov for reducing Excise Duty on Petrol & Diesel on the eve of Diwali by Rs 5 and Rs 10 respectively from tomorrow. The reduction in excise duty on Petrol & Diesel will also …

Rahul Gandhi takes dig at govt over rising fuel prices, alleges wealth of poor transferred to PM's 'friends'
3 years, 4 months ago

Rahul Gandhi takes dig at govt over rising fuel prices, alleges wealth of poor transferred to PM's 'friends'

Firstpost  

The Congress leader also alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi was in a state of panic and unable to face the ground reality of the situation in the country New Delhi: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday hit out at the government over rising prices and alleged that farmers, small traders and the salaried class were being demonetised and the …

Centre sensitive to fuel price hike, public to get relief in upcoming month: Union Petroleum Minister
3 years, 4 months ago

Centre sensitive to fuel price hike, public to get relief in upcoming month: Union Petroleum Minister

India TV News  

Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri on Tuesday said that the Central government is sensitive to fuel price rise while also hinting that the public might get relief in the upcoming month. "Central Government is very sensitive to this issue but it is also very sensitive to see the other responsibilities that we have," Puri said while addressing a press …

Fuel prices at record high: How it is impacting low-income households
3 years, 7 months ago

Fuel prices at record high: How it is impacting low-income households

India Today  

Rizwanudeen, a 37-year-old worker who delivers food in the southern Indian city of Chennai, struggles to pay his rent and loan instalments at the end of every month as he has been hit by the double whammy of higher fuel prices and fewer food orders. Millions of weekly wage earners like Rizwanudeen who make their living ferrying goods or people …

Govt 'profiting off' people's misery, says Sonia Gandhi in letter to PM Modi over soaring fuel prices
3 years, 10 months ago

Govt 'profiting off' people's misery, says Sonia Gandhi in letter to PM Modi over soaring fuel prices

India Today  

In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Congress President Sonia Gandhi has accused the government of "profiting off people's misery and suffering" by increasing prices of fuel in India. 'Cruel to refuse to reduce fuel prices' Gandhi further said that the government has increased excise duty on diesel by 820 per cent and on petrol by over 258 per …

Rahul Gandhi slams Centre over fuel price hike, says Narendra Modi govt only 'busy collecting tax'
3 years, 11 months ago

Rahul Gandhi slams Centre over fuel price hike, says Narendra Modi govt only 'busy collecting tax'

Firstpost  

New Delhi: The Congress on Sunday slammed the Centre over fuel prices touching an “all-time high” and demanded that the excise duty hike affected by the Narendra Modi government during its tenure be immediately rolled back to give relief to the masses. Congress spokesperson Ajay Maken said in Delhi on Sunday the petrol prices have reached an all time high …

Cong Slams Govt Over Rise in Fuel Prices, Demands Rollback of Central Excise Duty Hike
3 years, 11 months ago

Cong Slams Govt Over Rise in Fuel Prices, Demands Rollback of Central Excise Duty Hike

News 18  

The Congress on Sunday slammed the Centre over fuel prices touching an “all-time high” and demanded that the excise duty hike affected by the Modi government during its tenure be immediately rolled back to give relief to the masses. “What is more shocking is that during the Congress’ regime when we left power in May 2014, the international crude oil …

Centre insensitive to fuel prices hike: Congress
4 years, 6 months ago

Centre insensitive to fuel prices hike: Congress

The Hindu  

Petrol prices have risen by ₹7 in the last 14 days and this reflects how the Centre is least bothered about people from all sections, who are already suffering from loss of income due to corona-related lockdown, said AICC secretary and former MLA Vamshi Chand Reddy. Speaking to reporters here, he said with the latest hike, petrol prices have touched …

Modi pitches for responsible oil pricing for affordable energy
5 years, 11 months ago

Modi pitches for responsible oil pricing for affordable energy

Deccan Chronicle  

Greater Noida: With volatile oil prices in the past playing havoc on economies of importing nations like India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday made a strong case for a responsible pricing of crude oil that balances interests of both producers and consumers, saying people must have universal assess to clean, affordable and equitable supply of energy. "Suitably priced, stable and …

Good news for Modi govt in election season: International crude oil price plunges to lowest since Oct 2017
6 years, 1 month ago

Good news for Modi govt in election season: International crude oil price plunges to lowest since Oct 2017

India TV News  

International crude oil prices have come down drastically in the last few days resulting in lower petrol, diesel prices in the India. Crude oil price dips to 2017 level The benchmark US crude contract fell $3.80, or 7 per ent, to $50.84 per barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Rising petrol, diesel prices: How Modi Govt …

Political opportunism on Petrol and Diesel prices: A class act by India’s opposition
6 years, 1 month ago

Political opportunism on Petrol and Diesel prices: A class act by India’s opposition

Op India  

Petrol Prices have always been at the forefront of the political discourse with politicians throwing around arguments and counter-arguments. This means that the government, especially the central government has little control over when the prices increase because these prices are determined on the basis of movements in the international crude oil prices. As is the case, it is extremely unfair …

Oil price spike: Narendra Modi pitches for partnership between producers, consumers to reduce energy cost
6 years, 2 months ago

Oil price spike: Narendra Modi pitches for partnership between producers, consumers to reduce energy cost

Firstpost  

Narendra Modi highlighted that the consuming countries, due to rising crude oil prices, face many other economic challenges including serious resource crunch. Chief executive officers and experts from the oil and gas sector, from both India and abroad, met prime minister Narendra Modi on Monday. The gathering included ministers from Saudi Arabia and UAE, and CEOs and experts from organisations …

Narendra Modi could host meeting this weekend to review state of economy; may take stock of rupee, fuel price crises
6 years, 4 months ago

Narendra Modi could host meeting this weekend to review state of economy; may take stock of rupee, fuel price crises

Firstpost  

Opposition parties led by Congress have made spiralling fuel prices and plummeting rupee a political issue and questioned the efficacy of the government’s economic policies. Besides having an impact on current account deficit, the nosediving rupee has made imports costlier and led to petrol and diesel prices skyrocketing to record highs. Petrol and diesel prices Friday scaled new highs as …

PIL Against Daily Change In Fuel Prices: Delhi HC Not Keen On Interfering In Govt’s Policy Decision, Asks Centre To Decide Representation In 4 Weeks [Read Petition]
6 years, 4 months ago

PIL Against Daily Change In Fuel Prices: Delhi HC Not Keen On Interfering In Govt’s Policy Decision, Asks Centre To Decide Representation In 4 Weeks [Read Petition]

Live Law  

Observing that there were larger economic issues involved when it comes to fuel prices, the Delhi High Court on Wednesday said it cannot ask the government to fix the price but directed it to decide the representation of a Delhi-based designer who has filed a PIL seeking direction to the government to fix fair price of petrol and diesel in …

Rising fuel prices: The road ahead
6 years, 4 months ago

Rising fuel prices: The road ahead

Deccan Chronicle  

Petrol and diesel prices are on a fire again, hitting farmers, transporters, fishermen, consumers and commuters. India deregulated the price of petrol in 2010 and that of diesel in 2014, ending government’s control over fuel prices that are now decided depending upon the price of crude oil in international market. However, when crude oil prices were falling the Modi government …

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