Another shock to the common people! After the increase in petrol and diesel by Rs 2, the government made LPG cylinder costlier by Rs 50
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The central government on Monday gave a big shock to the general public amid inflation. The government has increased the price of LPG gas cylinder by Rs 50. Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has announced an increase in LPG prices. At the same time, the government has increased the excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 2. Due to the increase in excise duty, the prices of petrol and diesel (Petrol-Diesel Price Hike) have also become expensive. The new rates of oil and LPG gas will come into effect tonight i.e. on Tuesday.
Now a 14.2 kg LPG cylinder (LPG Cylinder New Price) will be available for Rs 853 for consumers, which was available for Rs 803 till now. Under the Ujjwala Yojana, the price of a 14.2 kg cylinder for consumers will now increase from Rs 503 to Rs 553.
Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said that international gas prices are rising. Due to this, we have decided to increase the price of LPG by Rs 50. We will review it in the coming days.
How much will LPG cylinder cost in which state?
- It was Rs 803 in Delhi, now it will be Rs 853.
- It was Rs 802.50 in Mumbai, now it will be available for Rs 852.50.
- It was Rs 901 in Patna, now it will be available for Rs 951.
- In Jaipur, the cylinder will be available for Rs 856.50 instead of Rs 806.50.
- It was Rs 808.50 in Bhopal, now the price has become Rs 858.50.
Excise duty increased on petrol and diesel
Amid the fall in crude oil prices in the international market, the government has increased the excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 2 per liter. However, this will not affect the retail prices of petrol and diesel. That is, the prices of petrol and diesel will not increase. Oil will continue to be available at the same price at which it is available now.
