Cooking Gas Prices Surge: What You Need to Know About the Latest Increase
In a recent announcement, Union Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri revealed a Rs 50 increase in LPG prices, impacting both general consumers and Ujwalla scheme beneficiaries. The price for a 14.2-kg cylinder will now be Rs 853 for general users and Rs 553 for Ujwalla users. This change raises concerns about the rising cost of essential commodities in India. Read on to find out more about how this price hike will affect households across the country.
| Apr 7, 2025, 16:54 IST
Significant Rise in LPG Prices Announced
New Delhi: On Monday, Union Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced a hike in the price of cooking gas, commonly known as LPG, by Rs 50 per cylinder.
This increase affects both Ujwalla scheme beneficiaries and general consumers, as stated by the minister.
For general users, the cost of a 14.2-kg LPG cylinder will rise from Rs 803 to Rs 853, while those under the Ujwalla scheme will see their prices go up from Rs 503 to Rs 553 for the same cylinder.