Kejriwal demands petrol price cut to ₹82 from ₹102, accuses Centre of allowing ‘illegitimate profit’

Kejriwal demands petrol price cut to ₹82 from ₹102, accuses Centre of allowing ‘illegitimate profit’

Arvind Kejriwal is pushing for a reduction in petrol prices from ₹102 to ₹82, blaming the Centre for letting oil companies make excessive profits despite falling international crude prices. He argues that while costs have dropped globally, Indian consumers continue to bear the full brunt of higher fuel prices. This move highlights the ongoing debate over fuel pricing policies and their impact on everyday citizens, especially with rising living costs and inflation concerns. Kejriwal's demand underscores the political pressure to address economic grievances and could influence future government decisions on fuel subsidies.

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