Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri Slams Congress Party For Hike In Fuel Prices In Karnataka

By  News On Air   Jun 16, 2024

Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri slammed the Congress party for a hike in fuel prices in Karnataka. The fuel prices in the state were increased by 3 rupees after the state government hiked the sales tax on petrol and diesel on June 15 with immediate effect.

In a social media post on Sunday, Mr. Singh said that instead of fulfilling its promises of transferring 8,500 rupees per month to a woman of each family, the Congress-ruled Karnataka government has burdened the people of Karnataka in the state. The Minister further added that such a decision exposes the hypocrisy of the Congress which talks about inflation but levies approximately 8 rupees per litre to 12 rupees per litre additional VAT in comparison with BJP-ruled states.