KTR targets Modi over hike in LPG price

Hyderabad: IT minister KT Rama Rao on Wednesday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led Union government for the hike in gas cylinder prices.

The cost of domestic liquid petroleum gas cylinders weighing 14.2 kilograms will get dearer from Wednesday as their prices have been raised by Rs 50 per unit.

In the national capital Delhi, it will now cost Rs 1,053 per unit.

Besides, in Kolkata, Mumbai, and Chennai, it will be priced at Rs 1,079, Rs 1,052.5, and Rs 1,068.5, respectively, Indian Oil Corporation said. Previously, the prices for domestic cylinders were revised on May 19, 2022.

On the other hand, rates for the 19-kilogram commercial cylinder have been cut by Rs 8.5 per unit effective today.

In metros such as Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Chennai, a cylinder will now cost Rs 2,012.50, Rs 2,132.00 Rs 1,972.50, Rs 2,177.50, respectively, data showed.