LPG Cylinder Prices Surge: Protests Planned in Kerala Over Rising Costs
LPG gas cylinder price on 10 May: Check domestic and commercial cooking gas rates in New Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru today
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LPG cylinder prices in India remain high, with a 14.2 kg domestic cylinder costing ₹912.50 in Mumbai and a 19 kg commercial cylinder reaching ₹3,024. The Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC) plans statewide protests in Kerala on May 11, citing job losses and business closures due to rising fuel prices.
- 01Domestic LPG cylinder prices have increased by ₹60 over the past year.
- 02The price of a 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder in Mumbai has surged to ₹3,024 from ₹2,031 last month.
- 03Protests are scheduled across all 14 districts of Kerala on May 11 by INTUC.
- 04The rising fuel costs are linked to business closures and job losses, particularly affecting migrant workers.
- 05The trade union criticizes the Union government for insufficient action to control inflation.
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Domestic LPG cylinder prices in India remain elevated, with a 14.2 kg household cylinder priced at ₹912.50 in Mumbai. Over the past year, domestic gas prices have risen by ₹60, while commercial LPG prices have seen a sharper increase, with the 19 kg commercial cylinder now costing ₹3,024, up from ₹2,031 last month. This surge has sparked concerns among businesses reliant on commercial cooking fuel. In response, the Kerala unit of the Indian National Trade Union Congress (INTUC) has announced statewide protests on May 11. INTUC state president R Chandrasekharan highlighted that rising fuel prices are leading to business closures and job losses, particularly affecting migrant laborers. The protests aim to draw attention to the broader economic implications of rising fuel costs, which are straining household budgets and threatening the viability of small businesses across Kerala.
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The rising LPG prices are straining household budgets and increasing operational costs for small businesses, potentially leading to higher prices for consumers.
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