Though he should try and avoid making such statements but I would have to agree with him, people don't realize the sort of crisis we are in. If there is a need people will have to and will bear high prices. Nations go through tough periods, we can surely suffer a few more years if the government can work to bring in reforms that benefit us in long term. Plus all the blame should not be put on the government, prices go up in accordance to international prices...
I would say the government should cut subsidies it's providing.