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DMK slams Centre over fuel crisis claiming Russia oil purchase stopped under Trump pressure
India
Published on 11 May 2026
DMK alleges a policy shift behind price fears
DMK spokesperson TKS Elangovan accused the Centre of driving India’s fuel crisis by allegedly stopping crude oil purchases from Russia under pressure attributed to Trump. Speaking in Chennai, he said Modi’s recent “seven appeals” to citizens amid the West Asia crisis sounded like a cover for potential petrol price hikes. The party also claimed the government plans to raise fuel costs.
- DMK alleges Russia crude purchase was halted due to external Trump pressure
- Fuel crisis blamed on Centre’s alleged behind the scenes policy move
- Elangovan warns petrol price increases may be planned
- Modi’s “seven appeals” cited as insufficient response to rising stress
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