Congress Demands Fuel Price Rollback After US-Iran Deal, Says ‘War Excuse Is Over’

Published 15 June 2026 · politics

Congress Demands Fuel Price Rollback After US-Iran Deal, Says ‘War Excuse Is Over’ Published By, Last Updated: June 15, 2026, 12:23 IST Congress criticizes the

Congress Demands Fuel Price Rollback After US-Iran Deal, Says ‘War Excuse Is Over’ Published By, Last Updated: June 15, 2026, 12:23 IST Congress criticizes the Modi government, saying easing US Iran tensions remove a key excuse for high fuel prices, demands cuts in petrol, diesel, CNG, LPG and LNG. The Congress on Sunday questioned the Narendra Modi government over fuel prices, arguing that the end of the conflict between the United States and Iran should remove one of the key reasons often cited for economic pressures and rising energy costs. In a statement, the party said Indians had repeatedly been told that geopolitical tensions in West Asia, particularly the war involving Iran, were responsible for inflationary pressures, supply disruptions and economic challenges. “Every price hike, every downturn, and every hardship was blamed not on the government’s policies, but on the tensions in West Asia," the Congress said.

हमें बताया जा रहा था कि भारत की बेहाल अर्थव्यवस्था की वजह अमेरिका-ईरान की जंग है। हर महंगाई, हर गिरावट और हर परेशानी का दोष सरकार की नीतियों पर नहीं, पश्चिम एशिया के तनाव पर था।अब जब जंग खत्म हो गई है, तो मोदी जी का बहाना भी खत्म हो जाना चाहिए। क्रूड ऑयल के दाम कम होंगे।… — Pawan Khera 🇮🇳 ಪವನ್ ಖೇರಾ (@Pawankhera) June 15, 2026 Congress Demands Fuel Price Cuts The opposition party argued that with hostilities now easing and a ceasefire taking hold, global crude oil prices could soften and supply chains could stabilize. According to Congress, any benefits arising from lower energy costs should be passed on to consumers in the form of reduced prices for petrol, diesel, CNG, LPG and LNG. “Crude oil prices will come down. Supply chains will normalize. Demand will stabilize.

Naturally, the benefits of this should also reach the country’s consumers," the party said. Jibe at PM Modi’s France Visit The Congress also took a swipe at Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is currently in France for the G7 Summit and related engagements. Questioning whether the government would act quickly on fuel prices, the party asked if the Prime Minister would announce relief measures while abroad or if citizens would have to wait until his return. “Will Modi ji announce this good news from France itself? Or will the country have to wait for his return?" the statement said. Fuel Prices Remain Political Flashpoint Fuel prices have remained a contentious political issue in India, with opposition parties frequently linking petrol, diesel and cooking gas costs to broader concerns about inflation and household expenses. The government, on the other hand, has often pointed to global crude oil prices, international conflicts and supply disruptions as major factors influencing domestic energy costs.