The Congress party has launched a scathing critique against the central government in India for the recent surge in petrol, diesel, and LPG cylinder prices. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been dubbed as the “inflation man” by the opposition party, which alleges that the government is taking advantage of the public during a period of economic uncertainty marked by a stock market downturn. This spike in fuel and cooking gas prices comes at a time when international crude oil prices have plummeted by a significant 41% since May 2014. The Congress party’s criticism highlights the growing concern among citizens about the rising cost of essential commodities, and the impact it has on their daily lives. The opposition’s allegations against the government shed light on the challenges faced by the common man in the current economic climate and call for accountability and transparency in decision-making processes related to pricing policies. The escalation in fuel and LPG cylinder prices has ignited a nationwide debate on the government’s handling of economic matters and its impact on the general population.