Soaring LPG Prices Stir Public Unease Amid Rising Inflation

The recent price hike in commercial LPG cylinders by Rs 993 has sparked a growing sense of unease among the public. Concerns are mounting that prices for other essential petroleum products could also see an increase.

BSP chief Mayawati pointed to the impact of the US-Israel conflict with Iran on global energy prices, urging the government to maintain price stability. This move, she argues, would be in the national interest and help mitigate the financial burdens already felt by the poor and middle-class citizens amidst rising inflation.

In Delhi, a commercial LPG cylinder now costs over Rs 3,000, marking the third consecutive increase driven by global market disruptions. With the cost of a 19 kg commercial LPG at Rs 3,071.5, voices like Mayawati's call for government policy to consider the broader socio-economic implications.

(With inputs from agencies.)