In a post on X, Hardeep Puri said, "We have been providing affordable LPG cylinders to our customers before, and we will continue to do so. The international benchmark for LPG, Saudi CP, saw a 63 per cent price increase (from $385/MT in July 2023 to $629/MT in February 2025), while during
"The price per cylinder of LPG will increase by Rs 50. From Rs 500, it will go up to Rs 550 (for PMUY beneficiaries), and for others, it will go up from Rs 803 to Rs 853," the minister said.
According to a notification issued by the Oil, Gas and Regulatory Authority (OGRA), new LPG price is set at PKR 248.37 per kg, effective from April 1, as per ARY News.
A tragic fire occurred in the Dhankawadi area of Pune city on Sunday evening. The fire broke out at a local Tea hotel due to a gas cylinder leakage, leading to severe consequences
The cause of the blast is not yet known, with forensic teams investigating the site. While locals suspect a domestic gas cylinder explosion, police have ruled out this possibility, saying that the blast occurred in the bedroom.
According to Chief Fire Officer Rahul Kumar, fire brigade officials and employees are on the spot but as the cylinders continued to explode, the fire brigade personnel are not able to reach the truck.
The Congress on Thursday promised to provide a gas cylinder for Rs 500, a free ration kit, and 300 units of electricity for free to every resident if voted to power. This is the fourth such guarantee announced by the party.
The irregular supply and low pressure of Sui gas have forced tandoors and hotels to depend on commercial gas cylinders with prices for a full-size cylinder rising to Pakistani Rupees (PKR) 14,000.