Sujata Sharma & India — Bharatiya Janata Party

Sujata Sharma: Sujata Sharma>>>, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, stated that state fuel retailers were incurring significant daily losses on fuel sales even after initial price increases, indicating the financial pressure on these companies.

India — Bharatiya Janata Party: The India — Bharatiya Janata Party>>>-led government is facing accusations from opposition parties of delaying fuel price revisions until after state elections and of 'looting' the public through repeated hikes, which are contributing to inflation.

Sujata Sharma: Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary in the International — Ministry of petroleum, provided information on the Centre's tax revenue forgone due to excise duty reductions.

India — Bharatiya Janata Party: The ruling India — Bharatiya Janata Party>>> is facing strong criticism from the opposition over the fuel price hikes, which are being framed as a 'loot' of the country and a burden on citizens, potentially impacting its public image and future electoral prospects.