LPG price hike
Coverage of LPG price hike in the Nexus archive.
- Why aren’t BJP leaders taking to streets with cylinders in protest now: Congress’ dig on LPG price hike
Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi's claims in Parliament about diversifying fuel sources across 41 countries, questioning their relevance amid a West Asia conflict. The comment followed an LPG price hike, prompting Congress to mock BJP leaders for not protesting with cylinders.
- 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.
- LPG price hiked by ₹29 per 14.2-kg cylinder
The price of LPG has been increased by ₹29 per 14.2-kg cylinder. This follows a previous ₹60-per-cylinder hike on March 7 due to a conflict in West Asia disrupting global energy supplies and causing international fuel prices to rise.