New Delhi, May 23 -- Congress leader Pramod Tiwari on Saturday launched a strong criticism of the Central government over the recent rise in petrol and diesel prices, accusing it of worsening inflation and putting additional financial pressure on the public.

Targeting the Bharatiya Janata Party-led Centre, Tiwari claimed that fuel prices have been raised three times within the last 10 days, leading to a total increase of Rs.5 per litre.

Taking on X, "Another Blow to the People's Pockets! Petrol and diesel prices hiked for the third time in 10 days. Rs.3 + Rs.1 + Rs.1 = a shocking total increase of Rs.5 per liter. And just the day before yesterday, in a meeting, the government was shouting that "everything is under control." He said.

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