Congress alleges mismanagement, corruption in ONGC and GSPC; seeks PM’s reply on fuel output decline
The Congress party has accused the Modi government of mismanagement and corruption in state-run energy companies ONGC and GSPC, claiming that these issues have led to a decline in domestic fuel production. Senior Congress leader Shaktisinh Gohil highlighted significant losses in production since 2014 and demanded accountability from the Prime Minister. He also raised concerns about the government's handling of water injection operations and pipeline maintenance, which he argues have further exacerbated the situation.
- ▪The Congress party alleges that India has lost 3.695 million metric tonnes in fuel production annually since 2014.
- ▪Shaktisinh Gohil claims that ONGC, which contributes nearly 70% of India's domestic oil and gas production, has seen a significant reduction in water injection operations.
- ▪GSPC has reportedly accumulated debts exceeding ₹19,000 crore due to unprofitable investments in various international ventures.
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The Congress on Tuesday (May 19, 2026) accused the Narendra Modi Government of corruption and mismanagement in State-run energy companies Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) and Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation (GSPC), alleging that policy failures had weakened domestic petroleum and gas production and increased the country’s dependence on costly fuel imports.Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, senior Congress leader and Rajya Sabha member Shaktisinh Gohil claimed that India has suffered an annual loss of 3.695 million metric tonnes in petrol, diesel and gas production since 2014. Unlearnt lessons: On India’s inadequate strategic petroleum and gas reservesDemanding accountability from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Mr.
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