New Delhi, May 23 -- Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge on Saturday launched a blistering attack on the BJP-led Central government following the latest round of fuel price hikes, accusing the ruling party of allegedly draining the common man's earnings in "instalments".

In a post on X, Kharge highlighted that petrol prices have breached the critical Rs 100 per litre mark in several regions. He accused the government of hoarding massive revenues through central taxes while failing to offer a cushion or financial relief to the public.

Kharge asserted that the Centre generates a daily central tax revenue of Rs 1,000 from petrol and diesel alone, yet its "appetite isn't satisfied".

He sharply criticised the government's pricing strategy...