The decision comes alongside another increase in domestic cooking gas prices. Domestic LPG cylinder rates have been raised by Rs 29 per cylinder, resulting in a fresh burden on consumers. Following the latest revision, the price of a domestic LPG cylinder in Jaipur has increased to Rs 945.50.
The information was shared by Deepak Gehlot, President of the Gas Distributors Federation. According to the federation, the hike in domestic LPG prices was announced at midnight and came into effect from this morning.
This is the second major increase in domestic LPG prices this year. Earlier, on March 1, the price of a domestic LPG cylinder was increased by Rs 60. With the latest revision, consumers will now pay Rs 945.50 for a domestic LPG cylinder instead of the previous rate of Rs 916.50.
The price revision has also impacted smaller cylinder categories. The five-kilogram LPG cylinder has become costlier by Rs 11.50 and will now be available at Rs 352. Similarly, the ten-kilogram composite cylinder has witnessed an increase of Rs 10.50, taking its price to Rs 352.
The reduction in subsidised cylinder availability under the Ujjwala Scheme, coupled with the latest price hike, marks a significant policy and pricing change in the domestic LPG sector. The move is expected to directly affect household fuel expenses, particularly for beneficiaries dependent on subsidised cooking gas support.
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