LPG cylinders to get expensive by Rs 50 for both subsidised and non-subsidised consumers
PTC News Desk: In a major setback to common people, the central government has increased the price of LPG domestic cylinders by Rs 50 for both subsidised and non-subsidised consumers, Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced on Monday.
The hike applies to both Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) beneficiaries and non-beneficiaries. The revised prices will come into effect tarting April 8, 2025.
“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,” Puri said. He further asserted that the revision is subject to periodic review, typically every 2–3 weeks.
Union minister also clarified that the latest hike on excise duty on petrol and diesel will not have any impact on the consumers rather it is aimed at helping oil marketing companies who suffered a whooping loss of Rs 43,000 crore due to subsidised gases.
Earlier, oil marketing companies had reduced the price of commercial LPG cylinders by Rs 41.
- PTC NEWS
