Shimla, May 19 -- Himachal Pradesh Congress Committee chief Vinay Kumar on Tuesday criticised the Centre over rising inflation, fuel shortages and increasing prices of essential commodities, alleging that the BJP-led government was ignoring the hardships faced by common people.

In a statement issued here, Vinay Kumar said people across the country were struggling due to rising prices of petroleum products, shortages of LPG cylinders and increasing costs of daily-use commodities.

"People are facing difficulties because of inflation, rising fuel prices and shortage of LPG cylinders. Prices of essential commodities, including food items, milk and bread, are increasing while families are also worried about cooking fuel," he said.

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