BJP IT cell chief Amit Malviya said India recorded the lowest fuel price increase among major economies despite a global surge in crude oil.

The defense comes as the government faces criticism from opposition parties over rising costs for consumers. Because fuel prices directly impact transportation and inflation, the government's ability to insulate the domestic market from international shocks is a central point of political contention.

Malviya said on Wednesday that "India stands out as a striking exception" [1]. He said the country saw one of the world's lowest fuel price increases despite a global oil shock triggered by the West Asia conflict [3].

According to reports, the price hike for petrol and diesel amounted to Rs 3 per litre [4]. Malviya said India recorded the lowest increase in petrol and diesel prices among major economies despite the global crude oil surge [2].

The BJP leader said the government's handling of the price surge was necessary to manage the volatility caused by geopolitical tensions. He said the context behind the numbers shows a commitment to stability compared to other nations facing similar pressures.

Opposition leaders have attacked the move, arguing that the increase burdens the common citizen. Malviya said the global context proves the domestic hike was minimal and managed effectively [2].

“"India stands out as a striking exception"”

The BJP is framing the fuel price increase not as a domestic failure, but as a success in mitigation. By comparing India's Rs 3 per litre increase to global trends and the volatility of the West Asia conflict, the party aims to shift the narrative from the absolute cost of fuel to the relative stability of the Indian market compared to other major economies.