Chhattisgarh Assembly Speaker Raman Singh stated that the recent ₹29 increase in domestic LPG cylinder prices is part of a global trend influenced by the ongoing conflict in West Asia. He noted that the rise in fuel prices is not unique to India and expressed hope that prices will stabilize once geopolitical tensions ease. Meanwhile, Uttar Pradesh Congress president Ajay Rai accused the government of stealthily increasing prices, claiming that Rahul Gandhi's warnings about an impending economic crisis have proven accurate. Rai criticized the government's intentions, suggesting they are detrimental to the country. In defense of the price hike, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry explained that Indian households still pay significantly less for LPG compared to consumers in neighboring countries and advanced economies. They stated that beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) effectively pay ₹642 for a cylinder, while general consumers in Delhi pay ₹942, despite the supply cost exceeding ₹1,600.