<h1>Fuel Price Hikes Spark Allegations of Government Exploitation and Potential Collusion in Excise Duty Policies</h1> An opposition party accused the government of exploiting citizens through increased fuel excise duties. The party demanded an audit by the Comptroller and Auditor General to investigate how policies benefited private companies. They claimed excise duties on petrol and diesel increased significantly since 2014, with crude oil prices simultaneously dropping. The party called for investigations by vigilance and investigative agencies to examine potential negligence or collusion in fuel pricing strategies.