Commercial LPG prices have surged sharply across major cities, increasing cost pressure on businesses, while stable domestic gas rates offer temporary relief to households amid global fuel uncertainty.
India continues to offer one of the lowest LPG prices in the region, even as global fuel disruptions push up commercial cylinder rates for businesses and hospitality sectors.
Airlines and businesses face rising fuel costs as jet fuel and commercial LPG prices climb, while the government reassures that supply levels remain stable nationwide.
Speaking to reporters in the Parliament complex, the Congress leader said the war in the region was already affecting India’s economic stability and putting pressure on household finances. “The war underway in West Asia is causing serious damage to our economy, but our compromised Prime Minister does not have the courage to discuss it,” he said.
The protestors demanded the rollback of the LPG cylinder price hike of Rs.60.
Kapoor said that leaders of the Congress and AAP, whom he accused of indulging in opportunistic politics, should understand that nearly three-fourths of the country’s gas supply comes from Central Asia.
In a post on his WhatsApp channel, O’Brien described Banerjee’s dharna as “straight talk” and indicated that the protest would continue indefinitely. “Straight talk from Mamata Banerjee on Day 2 of her dharna. Timeline: indefinite,” he wrote, signalling the party’s resolve to continue the agitation.
Oil marketing companies have raised domestic and commercial LPG cylinder prices, citing rising global energy costs. The move has drawn political reactions and concern from households facing rising living expenses.
Gas and oil prices have surged globally after warned that it would "set fire" to anyone trying to pass through the key Strait of Hormuz shipping route.
The aviation turbine fuel (ATF) price was increased by Rs 1,318.12 per kilolitre, or 1.45%, to Rs 91,856.84 per kl in Delhi, according to state-owned fuel retailers.
