New Delhi, May 16 -- Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh on Saturday criticised the Centre over the fuel price hike, adding that the government is acting on the directions of US President Donald Trump, and that oil should be procured from the cheapest source possible.

Addressing a press conference, Singh said, "He (Trump) dictates that you must not purchase oil from Russia. He has even stated that he will keep us under surveillance. Does our national sovereignty even remain intact? Wherever cheaper oil is available, regardless of the source, you should procure it and make it available to the public."

Slamming the government over 7 appeals made to the nation, Singh said, "You issued a directive telling people not to purchase gold, but ...