The Congress party has criticized PM Narendra Modi following a 3-rupee hike in petrol and diesel prices, along with a 2-rupee increase in CNG rates. Linking the hike to the conclusion of assembly elections, Congress labeled it as 'extortion' by the government. In Delhi, petrol prices rose to 97.77 per litre while diesel reached 90.67. This price surge occurs amidst global energy instability due to West Asian conflicts and Brent crude oil prices exceeding $100 per barrel. Despite the hike, the Indian government maintains there is no fuel shortage in the country. https://www.dharitri.com/petrol-diesel-price-congress-lashes-out-at-modi-over-oil-price-hike/ #creator program