Aaditya Thackeray, the leader of Shiv Sena (UBT), has criticized the BJP-led Central government for increasing domestic LPG cylinder prices by ₹29, bringing the cost to ₹942 in Delhi. He sarcastically remarked that this reflects the arrival of 'Achhe Din' or good days for citizens. Thackeray questioned the government's comparisons of Indian fuel prices with those in other countries, emphasizing that such comparisons should consider differences in income levels. In contrast, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry defended the price hike, stating that Indian households still pay significantly lower prices for LPG compared to neighboring countries and advanced economies. The Ministry noted that beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana effectively pay ₹642 per cylinder, while the general consumer pays ₹942, against a supply cost exceeding ₹1,600. The government has approved ₹30,000 crore in compensation to marketing companies due to cumulative under-recovery on domestic LPG, which is projected to reach ₹60,000 crore by the end of FY25-26. The Ministry also urged consumers to adopt energy-efficient cooking practices.