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When crude oil prices fell, why did petrol, diesel become more expensive, asks Kharge
Updated On: 26 May, 2026 12:45 PM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Kharge said petrol and diesel prices have risen sharply since 2014 even though crude oil is now cheaper. He alleged that rising fuel costs are increasing inflation and burdening common people
Mallikarjun Kharge. File Pic
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge attacked the Modi government on Tuesday over the rising fuel prices and asked why relief was not provided to people when crude oil prices fell during the last 12 years.
Kharge cited an official statement by the PIB to state that exactly 12 years ago today -- on May 26, 2014 -- when Prime Minister Narendra Modi assumed office, the price of crude oil in the Indian basket stood at USD 108.05 per barrel, and the Dollar-Rupee exchange rate was Rs 58.59.
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