The price of domestic liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) will increase by Rs 50 per cylinder starting April 8, Union Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced Monday.
Under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, a cylinder will cost Rs 550 as against Rs 500, and for non-Ujjwala prices will now cost Rs 853 per cylinder, the minister said.
Puri also said that the government will review LPG prices in India once every fortnight.
The government has also hiked excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 2 per litre, and clarified that the retail prices won't be affected.
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Under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, a cylinder will cost Rs 550 as against Rs 500, and for non-Ujjwala prices will now cost Rs 853 per cylinder, the minister said.
Puri also said that the government will review LPG prices in India once every fortnight.
The government has also hiked excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 2 per litre, and clarified that the retail prices won't be affected.
Also Read: Govt increases excise duty on petrol, diesel by Rs 2 per litre; consumers not to be hit
(More to come)
