CITU Protests Against Rising Commercial LPG Cylinder Prices in Visakhapatnam
CITU stages protest against hike in commercial LPG cylinder prices
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The Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) protested at the Maddilapalem RTC Bus Stand in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India, against a ₹993 increase in commercial LPG cylinder prices. The protest highlighted the financial strain on small businesses and the middle class due to government policies.
- 01CITU organized a protest against the recent hike in commercial LPG cylinder prices.
- 02The price increase amounts to ₹993, significantly impacting small businesses.
- 03Protesters criticized the Modi government's economic policies.
- 04The protest took place at the Maddilapalem RTC Bus Stand in Visakhapatnam.
- 05CITU demands immediate withdrawal of the price hike.
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On May 2, 2026, the Centre of Indian Trade Unions (CITU) staged a protest at the Maddilapalem RTC Bus Stand in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India, opposing a ₹993 increase in commercial LPG cylinder prices. The protest was organized by the CITU Maddilapalem Zone Committee and aimed to highlight the burden this price hike places on small businesses and the middle class. Protesters expressed their dissatisfaction with the Narendra Modi government's economic policies, which they believe exacerbate financial challenges for ordinary citizens. The CITU is demanding the immediate withdrawal of the price hike, emphasizing the need for government action to alleviate the financial strain on affected communities.
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The price hike could lead to increased operational costs for small businesses, potentially affecting their profitability and pricing for consumers.
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