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PM Modi Announces Govt Covered Rs 43 of Rs 50 Diesel Price Hike to Shield Farmers
✍️ India Today
🗓 13 Nov 2026, 09:16 AM
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi said the government has absorbed Rs 43 of the Rs 50 per litre diesel price hike to safeguard farmers.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced at a press conference that the government has covered Rs 43 of the Rs 50 per litre diesel price hike. This move aims to ease the burden on farmers who rely on diesel for irrigation and transport.
The announcement comes amid rising fuel prices that have pressured agricultural operations across the country. By absorbing the majority of the hike, the government intends to keep input costs manageable for farmers.
The decision is part of the administration's broader strategy to support the agricultural sector, which is a key pillar of the Indian economy. Officials said the measure will help maintain the affordability of diesel for farming activities.
The announcement comes amid rising fuel prices that have pressured agricultural operations across the country. By absorbing the majority of the hike, the government intends to keep input costs manageable for farmers.
The decision is part of the administration's broader strategy to support the agricultural sector, which is a key pillar of the Indian economy. Officials said the measure will help maintain the affordability of diesel for farming activities.