“The latest increase in LPG cylinder prices is deeply concerning for millions of households across India. At a time when families are battling relentless inflation, yet another burden is being placed on the kitchens of ordinary citizens,” he said in a statement. Domestic LPG cylinders have been increased by about Rs 60, further pressuring household budgets, he added.
The CM attributed the situation to what he described as shortcomings in the Centre’s foreign policy approach. He alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had compromised India’s strategic autonomy by aligning too closely with the United States while weakening long-standing energy partnerships with countries such as Russia and Iran, which he said had historically contributed to India’s energy stability.
Citing former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, Siddaramaiah said: “Foreign policy is the outcome of economic policy,” adding that when diplomacy becomes “spectacle rather than strategy”, its effects are felt by the poor and the middle class.
The chief minister further alleged that the Prime Minister’s diplomatic approach was imposing economic costs on citizens and said the Centre should explain why such decisions were leading to higher fuel prices. He said the Prime Minister owed the people an explanation and an apology.
