https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=72964 Congress alleged that the government was burdening consumers with a post-poll rise in petrol and diesel prices while not passing on the benefit of lower global crude prices or discounted Russian crude. The party said high excise duties had kept retail fuel prices elevated, recent increases would raise transport costs and inflation, and fuel reductions were often timed around elections. It also questioned rising import dependence for crude oil, gas and LPG, and criticised the handling of strategic reserves and supply diversification. en-us Sat, 23 May 2026 19:46:02 +0530 Sat, 23 May 2026 19:46:02 +0530 TaxTMI RSS Generator https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=72964 Congress alleged that the government was burdening consumers with a post-poll rise in petrol and diesel prices while not passing on the benefit of lower global crude prices or discounted Russian crude. The party said high excise duties had kept retail fuel prices elevated, recent increases would raise transport costs and inflation, and fuel reductions were often timed around elections. It also questioned rising import dependence for crude oil, gas and LPG, and criticised the handling of strategic reserves and supply diversification. News - Sat, 23 May 2026 19:46:02 +0530 https://www.taxtmi.com/news?id=72964