New Delhi: Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday sharply criticised the Centre over rising LPG prices and reduced subsidies under the Ujjwala scheme, accusing the government of placing a growing financial burden on poor and middle-class families.
In a post on social media platform X, Rahul alleged that the government’s economic policies had pushed millions of households back toward using firewood for cooking.
Questions Raised Over Ujjwala Subsidy Cuts
Rahul Gandhi claimed that the number of subsidised LPG cylinders available under the Ujjwala scheme had been reduced from nine to four.
12 वर्षों की गरीब-विरोधी आर्थिक नीतियों और compromised विदेश नीति ने आज देश को ऐसे हालात में ला खड़ा कर दिया है जहाँ लाखों गरीब परिवारों और महिलाओं को लकड़ी के ज़हरीले धुएं की तरफ धकेल दिया गया है।
उज्ज्वला योजना में सब्सिडी वाले सिलेंडरों की संख्या 9 से घटाकर 4 कर दिया गया।…
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) June 9, 2026
He also alleged that the price of domestic LPG cylinders had increased by Rs 89 in the last three months, making cooking gas increasingly unaffordable for many families.
The Congress leader further pointed to the sharp rise in the price of 5-kg cylinders, commonly used by migrant workers and low-income households.
Rahul Targets Government’s Economic Policies
The Congress MP accused the Centre of favouring wealthy corporate borrowers while ordinary citizens continued to struggle with rising expenses.
He questioned whether workers, farmers, women and the middle class would continue bearing the burden of what he described as a weakening economy. Rahul Gandhi referred to the situation as the “Modi model of loot”, alleging that poor families were paying the price for government failures.
Global Energy Crisis Adds Pressure
The Centre’s fuel pricing challenges come amid ongoing volatility in global energy markets due to escalating tensions in the Middle East. Crude oil prices had surged significantly after the conflict intensified earlier this year, increasing pressure on importing nations like India.
The government, however, has maintained that there is no shortage of petroleum products in the country despite disruptions affecting global supply routes.
Authorities have also stated that domestic refiners increased LPG production substantially to manage supply concerns and reduce the impact of import disruptions.
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