The Centre on Thursday evening raised the price of commercial LPG cylinders by Rs 993 across India, amid global energy pressures and continued volatility in international fuel markets.
During the inspection, authorities detected illegal refilling of LPG cylinders, a practice that poses significant safety risks and disrupts regulated supply chains.
Addressing the plight of citizens across the state grappling with a shortage of LPG cylinders, Samajwadi Party (SP) National President Akhilesh Yadav has launched a scathing attack on Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya.
The increase in premium petrol prices comes at a time when global crude oil markets are witnessing sharp volatility due to geopolitical tensions in West Asia.
The Opposition Congress took to the streets in several districts across the state, protesting the Centre's alleged mishandling of the crisis and demanding adequate availability of LPG cylinders and a rollback of the price hike.
An acute shortage of LPG cylinders has begun to affect operations at the Jagannath Temple in Digha, forcing authorities to drastically scale down the quantity of bhog prepared for devotees.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has directed the police and administration to remain vigilant 24/7 during the festive season.
Reiterating the process for the domestic LPG consumers to complete the Biometric Aadhaar Authentication, the ministry said they can use various channels.
The saffron party also promised that Kisan Saman Nidhi would be raised to Rs 12,000 per annum and LPG cylinders to deserving Ujjawala beneficiaries would be provided at Rs 450.
The Oil marketing Companies on Wednesday increased the prices of commercial LPG cylinders by Rs 101.5 which are effective from November 1 itself.
