New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) As domestic LPG prices were increased by Rs 29 per 14.2-kg cylinder on Sunday, Union Ministers and NDA leaders attributed the hike to global energy disruptions and rising international fuel costs.Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said the increase was part of a broader global trend. “Due to global challenges, such a crisis has emerged. If we look across the world, prices of petroleum products have increased from 30 per cent to 130 per cent, and LPG and CNG prices h…
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New Delhi, June 7 (IANS) The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Sunday launched a scathing attack on the Opposition for “crying foul” over the revision in the LPG prices, while asserting that Indian households continue to get cooking gas at among the lowest prices in the world. This came amid the Opposition’s criticism of the government as domestic cooking gas prices were increased by Rs 29 per cylinder, marking the second hike in three months as state-owned oil marketing companies continue to face…
Bhopal, June 1 (IANS) Senior Congress leader and former Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Kamal Nath on Monday criticised the latest hike in commercial LPG cylinder prices and demanded tax cuts from the Central government to provide relief to consumers and small businesses. Commercial LPG cylinder prices were increased again from Sunday, with rates rising by up to Rs 44 across Madhya Pradesh. In Bhopal, the price of a commercial cylinder has reached Rs 3,116.50.The rate now stands at Rs 3,222.50 in …
Chennai, May 3 (IANS) Students and working professionals staying in hostels and paying guest (PG) accommodations across Tamil Nadu are set to face higher living expenses, as operators have increased rents by around 10 per cent following a sharp rise in commercial LPG cylinder prices and overall cooking costs. According to an official communication issued by a state-level association of IT hostel and PG owners, the revised rental rates will come into effect from May 5. The increase reflects mount…
New Delhi, March 7 (IANS) Even after the recent Rs 60 increase in domestic LPG prices, India continues to have one of the lowest LPG cylinder prices in the region, according to government sources on Saturday. Data showed that cooking gas in India remains significantly cheaper than in neighbouring countries such as Pakistan, Sri Lanka and Nepal.Government sources said the price of a 14.2 kg LPG cylinder for beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana in Delhi is currently around Rs 613 …
Mysuru (Karnataka), March 7 (IANS) Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Saturday said that he will present two more Budgets during the remaining tenure of the government if the party high command permits him to do so.He made the statement in response to a question on whether he would present two more Budgets as the Congress-led government has two more years remaining in its term.Chief Minister Siddaramaiah spoke to the media on Saturday after receiving a guard of honour from the district adm…
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…
New Delhi, Feb 1 (IANS) Commercial LPG cylinder prices have been increased by Rs 49 from February 1, bringing higher costs for businesses that rely on these cylinders for daily operations. Oil marketing companies announced the hike as part of their regular monthly price revision.The increase applies to the 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder, which is commonly used by hotels, restaurants, and small food outlets.In Delhi, the new retail price of a commercial cylinder has gone up to Rs 1,740.50. However…