Modi’s Loot Model: Rahul Gandhi launches sharp attack on Center over LPG price hike, Ujjwala subsidy cuts

New Delhi: Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday sharply criticized the Center over rising LPG prices and reduced subsidies under the Ujjwala scheme, accusing the government of placing a growing financial burden on poor and middle-class families.

In a post on social media platform X, Rahul alleged that the government’s economic policies had pushed millions of households back toward using firewood for cooking.

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Questions Raised Over Ujjwala Subsidy Cuts

Rahul Gandhi claimed that the number of subsidized LPG cylinders available under the Ujjwala scheme had been reduced from nine to four.

12 years of anti-poor economic policies and compromised foreign policy have today brought the country to a situation where millions of poor families and women have been pushed towards poisonous wood smoke.

The number of subsidized cylinders in the Ujjwala scheme was reduced from 9 to 4.…

—Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) June 9, 2026

He also alleged that the price of domestic LPG cylinders had increased by Rs 89 in the last three months, making cooking gas increasingly unaffordable for many families.

The Congress leader further pointed to the sharp rise in the price of 5-kg cylinders, commonly used by migrant workers and low-income households.

Rahul Targets Government’s Economic Policies

The Congress MP accused the Center of favoring wealthy corporate borrowers while ordinary citizens continued to struggle with rising expenses.

He questioned whether workers, farmers, women and the middle class would continue bearing the burden of what he described as a weakening economy. Rahul Gandhi referred to the situation as the “Modi model of loot”, alleging that poor families were paying the price for government failures.

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Global Energy Crisis Adds Pressure

The Centre’s fuel pricing challenges come amid ongoing volatility in global energy markets due to escalating tensions in the Middle East. Crude oil prices had surged significantly after the conflict intensified earlier this year, increasing pressure on importing nations like India.

The government, however, has maintained that there is no shortage of petroleum products in the country despite disruptions affecting global supply routes.

Authorities have also stated that domestic refiners increased LPG production substantially to manage supply concerns and reduce the impact of import disruptions.