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LPG Price Hike: Government says rates in India among world's lowest despite 46% jump in global benchmark
India's government stated that domestic LPG cylinder supply costs have exceeded ₹1,600 due to a surge in international prices following a war in West Asia. Despite a 46% increase in global benchmarks, the government claims India's LPG rates remain among the lowest worldwide.
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