Despite the Rs 60 increase in the domestic 14.2 kg Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinder, LPG prices in India remain lower than in several neighbouring countries, people familiar with the matter told ANI.
"Is the Modi government running the country, making decisions for the country, or are decisions being made elsewhere and imposed on India? Who is making the decisions? Modi, where are you hiding? Let someone else step forward who can at least make decisions for the good of the country. Mo
Concerns are growing among common citizens in Himachal Pradesh after the recent increase in LPG cylinder prices, with many saying the hike will further burden poor and middle-class households amid global tensions in the Middle East.
Adressing an event in Kolkata, the Chief Minister flagged the hike in LPG cylinder prices and raised concerns over new booking guidelines requiring consumers to book gas 21 days in advance.
The price of domestic LPG cylinders has been increased with effect from Saturday, March 7, with the cost of a 14.2-kg household cooking gas cylinder rising by Rs 60 across the country, and the price of a 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder has also been increased by Rs 115.
Chairperson of Congress' Media and Publicity Department, Pawan Khera, on Saturday slammed Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri over the hike in the prices of LPG cylinders.
"'Inflation Man Modi' Delivers a Shock to the Public. The Modi government has directly increased the price of domestic LPG cylinders by 60 rupees. Meanwhile, for commercial LPG cylinders, you will now have to pay 115 rupees more," the INC wrote on X.
Oil marketing companies have raised the price of the 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder by Rs 111, effective immediately. Following this revision, the retail sale price of a 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi now stands at Rs 1,691.50
Oil marketing companies have reduced the price of a 19 kg commercial LPG gas cylinder by Rs 33.50, with the revised rates coming into effect from Thursday.
While in Delhi, with the latest revision, the retail sale price of a 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder was set at Rs 1665, down from the previous rate. However, there was no change in the price of 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinders, which are widely used in households.