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Additionally, a 5 kg LPG cylinder's cost has decreased by Rs 7.50.
This is in line with our commitment to empowering women and ensuring ‘Ease of Living’ for them,” the PM said.
Oil companies have increased the prices of cylinders due to the surge in the rates of crude oil caused by the escalation in West Asian tension amid the Isreal-Hamas conflict.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs raised the subsidy from Rs 200 per 14.2-kg cylinders for up to 12 refils per year to Rs 300 per bottle
Last week, the government cut the price of the domestic 14.2kg LPG cylinder by Rs 200 per LPG cylinder.
The government had in July imposed a 15 per cent agri cess on imports of these goods.
For Ujjwala beneficiaries, the price will be Rs 703 after considering the continuing Rs 200 per cylinder subsidy.
From Wednesday, a 14.2-kg LPG cylinder in Delhi, which costs Rs 1,103, will cost Rs 903. For Ujjwala beneficiaries, the price will be Rs 703 after considering the continuing Rs 200 per cylinder subsidy.
Action may be taken even if LPG cylinders are carried by individuals to their respective homes.
This is the second hike in LPG prices this year