Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday criticised the Central government over the fourth fuel price hike in 10 days, alleging that farmers, small industries and every section of society are "bearing the brunt of Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) loot of the country".

"The Daily Assault of FUEL LOOT is not over yet!" Kharge wrote in a post on X.Kharge further claimed that over the past 12 years, the government has "looted" Rs 42 lakh crore, which he said amounts to nearly Rs 1,000 per day.