Double Price Hike: LPG Gas Cylinders Now Rs 50 Costlier, Petrol and Diesel price also hiked! Check New Prices

New Delhi (The Uttam Hindu): The LPG gas cylinder prices have been increased by Rs. 50 as per the latest information. This announcement was made by Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and will impact both Ujjwala Yojana and non-Ujjwala consumers. The price change will be effective from April 8, 2025. The announcement came after the petrol and diesel price hike news adding to financial burden to people across the country.

For PMUY beneficiaries, the price will rise from Rs 500 to Rs 550 per cylinder. For other consumers, it will increase from Rs 803 to Rs 853," the minister said. He added that the revision is subject to the periodic review that takes place every two to three weeks. On April 1, in a relief to people in the new financial year, oil marketing companies had reduced the price of commercial LPG cylinders. The price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder was cut by Rs 41. In the national capital, Delhi, the revised retail selling price now stands at Rs 1,762 per cylinder.

 India imports about 60 per cent of the domestic LPG consumed. Price of LPG in the country is linked to its price in the international market. The number of beneficiaries getting subsidised LPG under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) has gone up to 10.33 crore as on March 1 this year while the total number active domestic LPG consumers in India stands at 32.94 crore, according to information tabled in Parliament in the recently-concluded session.

Petrol and Diesel Prices Also Increased

The government has also increased petrol and diesel prices by Rs 2, adding to the financial burden of consumers. This move has sparked concerns about the rising cost of living and its impact on the economy.

What to Expect

As the new prices come into effect, consumers can expect to pay more for their LPG gas cylinders. The government's review of the price hike in the coming days will be closely watched, with many hoping for a reversal or adjustment of the increase.