Recently, the government has taken steps to increase fuel supply and curb rising prices, including measures to monitor price gouging and impose penalties on offenders. However, critics including opposition leaders and independent MPs say these actions are still insufficient, with many areas continuing to face fuel shortages. To understand the impact of soaring fuel prices, we spoke with Vishesh Malhotra, owner of a car rental company, about how these rising costs are straining household budgets and adding pressure on households.