BJP Commends Fuel Tax Cut Amid Global Oil Price Surge, Congress Criticizes Policy The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has praised the government’s decision to reduce excise duties on petrol and diesel amid rising global oil prices, calling it a gesture of sensitivity toward citizens. Spokesperson Sudhanshu Trivedi highlighted the move as a direct relief to 140 crore Indians, emphasizing that the reduction would ease the financial burden on households. He noted that while global crude prices have surged, the government’s intervention ensures affordability for the common man. Trivedi also criticized the Congress party for its past policies, citing instances where the party increased taxes on consumers during its rule. He argued that the current measure contrasts with the Congress’s history of imposing higher levies on fuel, which he claims disproportionately affected ordinary citizens. In response, the Congress party has accused the government of failing to deliver tangible benefits to the public. Party spokesperson Pavan Kheda pointed out that despite lower crude prices in 2014, fuel costs were significantly cheaper compared to today. He cited data showing that in May 2014, crude oil prices were $106.94 per barrel, while petrol and diesel prices in Delhi were Rs 71.71 and Rs 56.71 per liter, respectively. Kheda argued that the current tax cut would not translate to lower retail prices, as the government is prioritizing the interests of state-owned oil companies over consumers. The Congress also highlighted the growing dependence on oil imports, stating that crude oil import reliance has risen from 84% to 90%, while liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) import dependence has increased from 46% to 62%.#bharatiya_janata_party #congress_party #sudhanshu_trivedi #pavan_kheda #jayaram_ramesh
