Oil marketing companies have reduced prices for 19 kg commercial cylinders and 5 kg FTL (Free Trade LPG) cylinders, effective April 1, 2024, just before the Lok Sabha elections.
The tragic incident of a cylinder catching fire in Jaipur, Rajasthan, resulted in the death of five family members, including three children, who were burnt to death. The family members were asleep when the cylinder kept in the house caught fire.
PM said by making cooking gas more affordable, we also aim to support the well-being of families and ensure a healthier environment. This is in line with our commitment to empowering women and ensuring ‘Ease of Living’ for them.
This hike brings the retail price of a 19 Kg commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi to Rs. 1795 per cylinder, marking a significant adjustment for businesses and consumers alike.
State-owned Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) revise cooking gas and ATF prices on the 1st of every month, based on the average international price in the previous month.
LPG cylinder subsidy: Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana beneficiaries will now be eligible for an additional subsidy of Rs 100 per cylinder. The Union Cabinet had in August cut LPG domestic gas cylinder prices by Rs 200 for all consumers.
In September, Pakistan experienced its first inflation increase in four months, driven by government-mandated fuel price hikes aligned with IMF conditions for a $3 billion bailout program.
LPG cylinder prices: A 19 kg of Commercial LPG cylinder will now cost Rs 2,028 in Delhi. However, no changes have been made in the prices of the domestic LPG cylinders.
LPG price hike: With this, the price of commercial LPG cylinders will be Rs 1,769. However, there would be no change in the prices for domestic LPG.
LPG price update: Prices of domestic cylinders will, however, continue to remain steady.On July 6, prices of domestic liquid petroleum gas cylinders weighing 14.2 kgs were raised by Rs 50 per unit.
The decision to reduce the price of LPG cylinders is seen as a big relief to commoners who are facing the brunt of rising food prices.
He further stated how the prices have risen, "Mr Modi's government and LPG prices in 2020 to 2021, from Rs 594 in November 2020 to price as of July 1, 2021 Rs 834."
The facility for distribution would be available at the community centres at Jhandupura, Morna, Sector 62, Kakrala Khwaspur and at Baraat Ghars of Hoshiyarpur in Sector 51, Parthala Khanjarpur, Shahdara and Jhatta. It would also be available at the Sector 24 Store near Manas Hospital.
According to the latest health bulletin released by the Delhi government, 50,425 patients are in home isolation. The number of active cases in the city stands at 91,035, while there are 50,785 containment zones.
The accused have been identified as Shrey Oberai (30), a resident of Vikaspuri, and Abhishek Nanda (32), a resident of Shalimar Bagh.
A 24/7 control room has been made active for this purpose where the officials will review the availability of the stock on a daily basis.
A government order asking oil marketing companies to stock up two months' supply of LPG cylinders in Kashmir Valley has sparked speculations, especially in the wake of the LAC face-off, with NC leader Omar Abdullah questioning the need for such a move.
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