The Mizoram Pradesh Congress Committee (MPCC) has formally urged the state government to suspend the current cess on petrol and diesel. The opposition party argues that the tax has significantly worsened the financial burden on citizens who are already grappling with the skyrocketing prices of essential commodities.
Speaking at a press conference, MPCC treasurer Dr. Lalmalsawma Nghaka highlighted that the steady escalation of global oil prices—largely driven by ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia—has severely impacted consumers across India, with Mizoram feeling a heavy toll. Because the state relies heavily on outside supply chains, the surge in fuel costs has sharply increased transportation expenses. This spike has triggered a domino effect, pushing up the prices of food items, daily necessities, delivery services, and public transport fares.
According to the Congress party, immediate intervention is necessary to protect household budgets. The opposition maintained that a temporary suspension of the state-levied fuel cess would provide instant relief to families struggling to cope with inflation. The MPCC has called upon the ruling government to act without delay to mitigate the economic strain on the public.
