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India's Fuel Price Hikes Spark Protests, Government Adjusts Export Duties

India experienced significant hikes in petrol and diesel prices, leading to public protests, calls for strikes, and criticism from opposition leaders. The government responded by adjusting export duties on petrol, diesel, and aviation fuel, while also extending interventions to cushion consumers.

15 May, 15:46 — 16 May, 08:17
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ReutersVery High6d ago

India raises export duty on petrol, diesel and aviation fuel - TradingView

India raises export duty on petrol, diesel and aviation fuel  TradingView

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual6d ago

'People are forced to travel in bullock carts': Congress stages protest over fuel, milk price hike

Congress workers protested rising fuel and milk prices, with leaders arriving by bullock cart to highlight inflation's impact. Delhi Congress president Devendra Yadav criticized the government's handling of essential commodity costs, stating inflation has doubled since 2014. This demonstration follows a recent Rs 3 per litre hike in petrol and diesel prices across major cities.

By TOI NEWS DESK

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual6d ago

Petrol, diesel retail prices hiked by ₹3 per litre as US-Iran war bites

India saw its first retail fuel price revision as the West Asia conflict drives international crude to multi-year highs.

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indian-expressMostly Factual6d ago

Public being made to pay for Modi goverment’s mistakes: Opposition on fuel price hike

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ndtvMostly Factual6d ago

"Will Impact Poor, Middle Class": Vijay Slams Centre Over Fuel Price Hike

Vijay took on the oil companies, underscoring that they do not reduce fuel prices when crude oil prices fall in the international market but continue to make huge profits.

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express-tribuneMostly Factual7d ago

Fuel, flour prices push SPI to 14.5%

WoW also jumps 0.47% on transport, food costs; raises fears for interest rates

By Usman Hanif

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myjoyonlineMixed6d ago

Government extends fuel price intervention to cushion consumers

The Government has announced the continuation of the intervention in fuel pricing aimed at cushioning consumers from the impact of rising petroleum prices on the international market.

By Ernest Arhinful

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