New Delhi, July 13

The Congress on Tuesday attacked the government for rising cost of fuel and demanded reduction in prices of petrol, diesel and LPG, review of import duty to ensure essential goods were cheaper and reduction in GST rates for mass-consumed goods to become affordable.

Former Finance Minister P Chidambaram said the Congress would raise the issue in the monsoon session and demand a discussion on it.

Addressing mediapersons today, Chidambaram and Congress media chief Randeep Surjewala said inflation had not risen due to liquidity or upswing in consumption, but because of faulty policies of the government. — TNS