Congress warns Rs 3 petrol diesel hike will unleash inflation across India under Modi policies

Rahul calls the Rs 3 rise only the start

Congress launched a fresh attack on the Centre after petrol and diesel prices rose by ₹3 per litre, arguing the move will trigger inflation. Rahul Gandhi said the “₹3 shock has already arrived” and suggested more pain is coming in stages. Mallikarjun Kharge blamed not only global fuel factors but a “leadership crisis” under the Modi government, citing diesel’s cascading impact on costs. Congress also alleged the BJP has monetised fuel taxes at scale over 11 years.