New Delhi, March 10 (IANS) In an effort to ensure adequate availability of cooking gas for households, India’s oil refineries have increased liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) production by about 10 per cent after directions issued by the Centre, government sources said on Tuesday.The move has helped ease concerns raised by some groups about a possible supply disruption.Sources said the government has also increased the waiting period for new LPG cylinder bookings from 21 days to 25 days in order t…
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New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) After the price of domestic LPG cylinders was increased by Rs 60, residents from Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Maharashtra on Saturday expressed concern over the rising cost of living, saying the hike would significantly affect their household budgets and daily expenses. Many residents said that cooking gas is an essential commodity and that the increase in prices would make it difficult for middle-class and lower-income families to manage their expenses.Anupama, a resident…