The Congress on Friday (May 1, 2026) attacked the Modi government over the hike in price of commercial LPG cylinder, with Rahul Gandhi saying this is an "election bill" and the next "strike" will be on petrol and diesel.
"Today, commercial gas cylinders have become ₹993 more expensive. This marks the single largest hike in a single day. This is an election bill," Mr. Gandhi said in his post in Hindi on X.
"Since February: A hike of Rs 1,380, an 81% increase in just three months. Tea stalls, 'dhabas', hotels, bakeries, sweet shops - the burden on every kitchen has increased. And this will inevitably impact your plate as well," Mr. Gandhi said.
The first strike was on gas; the next will be on petrol and diesel, he added.
