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NEW DELHI: With fuel prices seeing a third hike within just 10 days, Congress on Saturday launched a sharp attack on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, dubbing him “Mehengai Man” Modi and accusing the Centre of prioritising oil companies over ordinary citizens.The attack came after petrol, diesel and CNG prices were raised again early Saturday.In a strongly worded post on X, Congress wrote: “‘Mehengai Man’ Modi has hiked petrol and diesel prices by 5 rupees in just 9 days. Today again, petrol has been made 94 paise more expensive and diesel 95 paise.” The main opposition party added, “Modi only cares about the profits of oil companies. While governments around the world are giving relief to their people, the Modi government is busy fleecing its own citizens. For once, think about the welfare of the people—how long will you keep benefiting the capitalists?”Meanwhile, state-run fuel retailers on Saturday raised petrol and diesel prices by under Rs 1 per litre, marking the third revision this month as the government looks to cushion losses triggered by high global crude prices amid the Iran conflict, according to Reuters.In New Delhi, petrol prices rose by Rs 0.87 per litre to Rs 99.51, while diesel prices climbed by Rs 0.91 to Rs 92.49 per litre, dealer data showed. CNG prices, too, went up by Rs 1 per kg with effect from May 23.
