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Let's start with basics to bust this myth:

Crude was cheaper earlier & costly now.

1 barrel oil = ~159 litres

1 gallon oil = 3.78 litres

Price of per barrel crude as on 1 May, 2014: $103.40

Price as on 1 May, 2026: $101.56

Source: https://www.macrotrends.net/1369/crude-oil-price-history-chart

$ to ₹ exchange rate on: 16 May 2014 $1 USD = ₹58.76

14 May 2026 $1 USD = ₹95.71

Source:

https://www.exchangerates.org.uk/USD-INR-spot-exchange-rates-history-2014.html

Multiply the above two to get per barrel cost in Indian Rupee: In May 2014 - ₹6075

In May 2026 - ₹9720

% increase in price in international crude from 2014 to 2026: 62%

Price of petrol in say, Mumbai as in: 2014 - ~₹72

May 2026 - ~₹107 Increase in percentage terms: 67%

Source: https://cardgrid.in/blog/petrol-price-india-chart/

As you can make out yourself crude price has remained constant in line with the global prices & rupee-dollar exchange rates throughout. And no extra burden has been put on the people. Instead the crude is cheaper as the above prices are on paper while the spot prices are different. So current prices are still at a discount, albeit very little.

Second thing to understand is despite not increasing the prices, the government has managed to pay the exorbitant legacy oil bonds of UPA era to the tune of 3.23 lakh crores (paid just last March of 2026), managing huge infrastructure spending, construction of roads, highways, expressways at record speed & yet managing fiscal discipline.

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While much of the recent outrage has been around 'austerity' measures by government, the entire focus has been cleverly shifted from the actual problem - to prevent outward flow of currency.

When PM asked not to spend on products that result in currency exchange like gold & petrol, the narrative was quickly shifted to - why not the PM & ministers reduce their security cavalcade. When they did so immediately, the narrative has been shifted to - it's just a photo-op.

Irrespective of what is done, people have a resolve not to understand gravity of the situation & never accept change. Even when the situation is dire, global, & not in our hands. At times of crisis, we have a habit of bickering, blame everyone & never united to fight the crisis.

We saw it during COVID people disobeying all advisories, making fun of every initiative. We saw how Indians were mocking our armed forces during Operation Sindoor recently giving ample ammunition to our useless neighbour which he still uses against us/quoting our people on Rafales. And earlier too some political parties & experts went several steps ahead demanding "proofs" for carrying out surgical strikes. We have seen it time & again, that when needed to stand up unitedly, we dilute the seriousness & instead use that opportunity to settle petty scores or show intellectualism.

This crisis that's going to come was being warned since many years on our telegram channel as well as here - it will be the biggest humankind has seen since World War 2.

The US debt has crossed its GDP for the first time since???

Check check. Find out.

The dot com bust & 2008 recession would be kindergarten stuff in front of it. There's a reason US President is in China & Russia is dialing India.

PM himself spoke at least 4-5 times of preparing for a COVID like situation, spend cautiously, save fuel, be ready for WFH, etc. but we didn't pay attention. From election speeches to his Mann Ki Baat program, he repeated it several times. But no one paid attention.

People love masala news run by media which doesn't focus on important topics. Everyone knows which team scored how many runs in IPL last night, which batsman scored how many sixes, personal records of players on fingertips, but matters pertaining to daily life, at least during a crisis? Clueless. And when push comes to shove, blame everyone around for not doing enough.

Saying it again, and PM himself has given a timeline of 1 year, this crisis will not be limited to just disruptions caused by Iran conflict. It will continue in on-off mode. That is just 1 minor spoke of the wheel.

Window to settle useless neighbour will also fall during this period so will crisis in West due to dedollarization. Readers of our channel and this sub know what's going to happen.

Stay calm, don't fall for online propaganda, don't panic buy & create shortages in market. Be a part of the solution instead becoming a problem. Stay united.

VidurNeeti