On Saturday, March 7, the price of a domestic LPG cylinder was increased, with the cost of 14.2 kg household cooking gas cylinder rising by 60 rupees across the country.
Why does the LPG cylinder price go high in India?
The Indian government has increased the LPG cylinder price. The major reason for this decision is the Middle East war because India depends heavily on LPG imports from their regions. This decision affects India a lot because lots of people and food businesses depend on LPG cylinders. People who cannot afford to refill the LPG cylinders will go back to wood or coal because refilling cylinders is expensive.
LPG subsidy update for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana
In previous years, under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, the government provided poor families who could not afford LPG cylinders with a subsidy. In recent years, subsidy amounts were reduced or stopped for many customers; this will affect many poor or middle-class people. Rural and semi-urban areas face the late delivery of cylinders.
How much is the price? Increased LPG Cylinder
Domestic (Household works) LPG cylinder (14.2 kg): Price increased by ₹60 all over India.
Commercial (Business works) LPG cylinder (19 kg): Price increased by about ₹114–₹115.
What are the alternatives to LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas)?
The common alternatives to LPG
- Electric Induction Cooktop
- Biogas
- Solar Cooker
- Biomass or Improved Cookstoves
