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Kerala CM-designate Satheesan weighs fuel relief as Centre hikes petrol diesel by Rs 3
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Published on 15 May 2026
Crude prices fell, yet petrol diesel rose anyway
Kerala CM-designate V D Satheesan says he is meeting officials to assess how a Centre fuel price hike will affect the public and what relief measures Kerala can take. Former CM Pinarayi Vijayan called the decision a grave injustice, urging immediate withdrawal, and alleged that benefits of falling international crude were not passed to consumers. Petrol and diesel were increased by Rs 3 per litre, the first hike in over four years, while Vijayan warned higher fuel costs will feed into everyday essentials and transport.
- Satheesan is discussing options to reduce fuel-hike impact on residents
- Pinarayi Vijayan demands immediate withdrawal of the Centre’s hike
- Petrol and diesel prices rose Rs 3 per litre each
- It was the first fuel price increase in more than four years
- Vijayan alleges crude-price gains were not passed on to the public
- He warns shortages and higher costs may hit daily necessities and transport
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