Karnataka Deputy CM DK Shivakumar announced a protest on April 17, criticizing the central government for increasing the prices of essentials. He also links the timing of petrol and diesel price hikes to the start of the Karnataka BJP's Jan Akrosh Yatra.
"There are several issues like price hikes in petrol and diesel. They (Centre) only talk about issues that are 300 years old...No one is talking about unemployment, Manipur, price rises or famers. They only want to divide the country. BJP is doing the work of spreading poison in the count
Speaking to the media, Reddy said "They (BJP) started 'Jan Akrosh' rally yesterday from Mysuru because of price rise by State Government...Yesterday, Central Government increased Rs 50 on gas (cylinders) and Rs 2 each on diesel and petrol (excise). In 11 years, Central Government collected R
In a post on X, Stalin accused the BJP-led Central government of hiking excise duty on petrol and diesel prices despite a drop in global crude oil rates, stating that citizens are not asking for a price cut but merely begging for no further increases.
Amid the turmoil in stock markets over the tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump, Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge on Monday attacked the Modi government, stating that the benefit of reduced international crude prices has not been passed on to consumers and excise duty has now been h
New Delhi [India], January 31: India's automotive sector is undergoing a remarkable transformation as it adopts cleaner fuel options. CNG, in particular, has been gaining momentum as a popular alternative to petrol and diesel due to its affordability and lower emissions. Sales of CNG-powered
In another blow to inflation-stricken citizens, the Pakistani government led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to raise the prices of petrol and diesel from February 1, 2025, according to a report by Samaa TV.
The Pakistan government on Tuesday (local time) announced an increase in the price of high-speed diesel by PKR 2.96 per litre and an increase in the price of petrol by 56 Pakistan paisas per litre, ARY News reported.
The government on Monday withdraws the windfall tax levied on Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF), crude products, petrol and diesel through a notification introduced in the Lok Sabha.
The Pakistani government raised the prices of petrol and diesel on Saturday, adding to the financial strain on the public as inflation continues to rise, according to ARY News.
"The Government of India has provided substantial support to the EV sector by levying only 5 per cent GST on electric vehicles, making them more affordable compared to the 28 per cent GST on petrol and diesel vehicles. However, the 18 per cent GST on batteries and charging infrastructure