The Trinamool Congress (TMC) has sharply criticized the Indian government following a ₹29 increase in domestic LPG prices, effective immediately. The TMC claims that this hike burdens ordinary families while the wealthy remain largely unaffected. They argue that a government that positions itself as a 'Vishwaguru' should protect its citizens from such financial shocks. The price of a 14.2-kg domestic LPG cylinder in Delhi has risen to ₹942 from ₹913, following a previous increase of ₹60 on March 7 due to global energy market disruptions. TMC leaders emphasized that while the price increase may be a minor inconvenience for the affluent, it significantly impacts families already facing rising household expenses. In response, Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, highlighted government efforts to ensure adequate LPG availability, despite ongoing under-recovery costs of around ₹700 per cylinder. Sharma noted that demand for LPG has moderated due to various factors, including reduced consumption by commercial users and improved delivery systems.