Govt earmarks Rs 1,650 cr for additional 75 lakh LPG connections under Ujjwala
1 year, 3 months ago

Govt earmarks Rs 1,650 cr for additional 75 lakh LPG connections under Ujjwala

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The government on Wednesday allocated Rs 1,650 crore towards the release of additional 75 lakh free LPG connections under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana over three years ending March 2026.As per the existing modalities of Ujjawala 2.0, the first refill and stove will also be provided free of cost to Ujjwala beneficiaries, Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur told reporters after the meeting of the Union Cabinet. He said Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the extension of PMUY for the release of 75 lakh LPG connections over three years from Financial Year 2023-24 to 2025-26. A targeted subsidy of Rs 200 per 14.2 kg LPG cylinder for up to 12 refills per year is being provided to PMUY consumers. Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana was launched by the Prime Minister in May 2016 to provide LPG connections to women of below poverty line families.

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Commercial LPG cylinder price hiked by Rs 16.50
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Commercial LPG cylinder price hiked by Rs 16.50

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: Jet fuel, or ATF, price on Sunday was hiked by 1.45 per cent and rates of commercial LPG used in hotels and restaurants increased by Rs 16.5 per 19-kg cylinder in the monthly revision done in line with international oil price trends. Oil firms also increased the price of commercial LPG by Rs 16.5 to Rs 1818.50 per …

Price hike: 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder costlier by ₹16.50, at ₹1,818.50 in Delhi from today. See details here
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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Price hike: 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder costlier by ₹16.50, at ₹1,818.50 in Delhi from today. See details here

Live Mint  

LPG Price hike: Oil marketing companies have on December 1 raised the price of 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder by ₹16.50, now at ₹1,818.50 in Delhi, as per an ANI report. The price hike affects businesses reliant on LPG, while 14.2 kg domestic cylinder rates remain unchanged, providing some relief to households, it added. Price Hike Trend Last month too, …

Commercial LPG cylinder prices increased by Rs 16.5, see what decided for domestic refills
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3 weeks, 2 days ago

Commercial LPG cylinder prices increased by Rs 16.5, see what decided for domestic refills

India TV News  

In a monthly assessment, the state-owned oil marketing companies have raised the prices of commercial LPG gas cylinders with immediate effect. As per the latest revision, the price of 19 kg commercial LPG gas cylinders has been increased by Rs 16.50 with effect from today. Commercial LPG price in Delhi As per the revised prices, in Delhi, the retail sale …

Ujjwala Yojna: Unverified details cost 58% beneficiaries free refills
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Ujjwala Yojna: Unverified details cost 58% beneficiaries free refills

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW: Nearly 58% of beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana in Uttar Pradesh failed to avail themselves of the state government’s scheme offering two free LPG cylinder refills during the 2023-24 fiscal year. Launched by the Yogi Adityanath government in 2023, the “Uttar Pradesh Free Gas Cylinder Scheme” has a budgetary allocation of ₹2,312 crore to provide two free …

LPG Price hike: Jet fuel prices hiked, commercial LPG cylinders to cost more
4 months, 3 weeks ago

LPG Price hike: Jet fuel prices hiked, commercial LPG cylinders to cost more

Hindustan Times  

LPG Price hike: Jet fuel price was hiked 2 per cent and the rate of commercial LPG 19-kg cylinder has been raised by ₹6.5 in the monthly revision in line with international oil price trends. LPG Price hike: The rate of commercial LPG 19-kg cylinder has been raised by ₹ 6.5. Commercial LPG rates Oil firms increased the price of …

LPG commercial cylinder price slashed by Rs 30 | Check revised rates here
5 months, 3 weeks ago

LPG commercial cylinder price slashed by Rs 30 | Check revised rates here

India TV News  

The Oil Marketing Companies on Monday announced a reduction in the prices of 19-kilogram commercial LPG cylinders across the country. The retail sales price for a 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder now stands at Rs 1,646 in Delhi down from Rs 1676 previously. This latest reduction follows a previous price adjustment on June 1, 2024, when the rate of 19 …

State-run oil firms fulfil 94% of goal to provide free LPG connections
9 months, 1 week ago

State-run oil firms fulfil 94% of goal to provide free LPG connections

Hindustan Times  

State-run oil companies have already distributed over 94% of the 7.5 million free cooking gas connections it was to deliver to poor households following a September 2023 Cabinet decision -- way ahead of the envisaged deadline of March 31, 2026 -- two officials aware of the matter said. HT Image Till March 12, public sector oil marketing companies distributed more …

PM Modi’s Women’s Day gift: Govt reduces LPG cylinder prices by ₹100
9 months, 2 weeks ago

PM Modi’s Women’s Day gift: Govt reduces LPG cylinder prices by ₹100

Live Mint  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday announced that his government has decided to reduce LPG cylinder prices by ₹100 in view of International Women's Day. With Lok Sabha elections just around the corner, Modi government on Thursday announced the extension of ₹300 per LPG cylinder subsidy to poor women under the Ujjwala Yojana for the next fiscal starting April 1. …

Centre Extends LPG Subsidy, Raises Jute MSP, and Launches UNNATI Scheme for Northeast Development
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Centre Extends LPG Subsidy, Raises Jute MSP, and Launches UNNATI Scheme for Northeast Development

Deccan Chronicle  

Announcing the decision, Union minister Piyush Goyal told reporters here that the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has now decided to extend this subsidy to 2024-25. The government had in October last year hiked the subsidy from Rs 200 per 14.2-kg cylinders for up to 12 refills per year to Rs 300 per bottle. As per the government statement, the …

Govt extends ₹300 LPG subsidy for Ujjwala beneficiaries till 2025
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Govt extends ₹300 LPG subsidy for Ujjwala beneficiaries till 2025

Hindustan Times  

Ahead of general elections, the government on Thursday announced the extension of ₹300 per LPG cylinder subsidy to poor women under the Ujjwala Yojana for the next fiscal starting April 1. The government had in October last year hiked the subsidy from ₹200 per 14.2-kg cylinders for up to 12 refills per year to ₹300 per bottle. As fuel prices …

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana: Union Cabinet Extends Rs 300 LPG Cylinder Subsidy Till March 2025
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana: Union Cabinet Extends Rs 300 LPG Cylinder Subsidy Till March 2025

News 18  

The Union Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on Thursday, March 7, approved the continuation of Rs 300 targeted subsidy to PM Ujjwala Yojana Consumers for 2024-25 by one year till March 2025, said Union Minister Piyush Goyal while briefing media about the Cabinet decisions today. How the Ujjwala scheme works: The government transfers cash of Rs 1600 for …

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana: Govt Today Likely To Extend LPG Cylinder Subsidy By One Year
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana: Govt Today Likely To Extend LPG Cylinder Subsidy By One Year

News 18  

PMUY Extention: The Central Government is likely to extend the subsidy on cooking gas, under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, cylinders by another year to March 31, 2025, according to sources. Currently, apart from the payout for new connections explained below, currently, the Indian government pays Rs 300 for every liquified petroleum gas cylinder to eligible buyers for up to …

Rajasthan govt slashes under Ujjwala gas cylinder prices to Rs 450
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Rajasthan govt slashes under Ujjwala gas cylinder prices to Rs 450

Op India  

On Wednesday, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma of Rajasthan declared a reduction in the price of Ujjwala gas cylinders, bringing the cost down to Rs 450 in the state. Previously set at Rs 500, the BJP-led administration has successfully implemented a reduction of Rs 50 in gas cylinder prices. In the ‘vision document,’ the BJP pledged a subsidy of Rs …

Rajasthan makes gas cylinders cheaper by ₹50; to cost ₹450 from Jan 1
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Rajasthan makes gas cylinders cheaper by ₹50; to cost ₹450 from Jan 1

Hindustan Times  

Fulfilling one of the promises made by the BJP in its manifesto, the party's newly elected government in Rajasthan on Wednesday announced that starting January 1, gas cylinders under the Ujjwala scheme will be available for ₹450, down ₹50 from the current price. Representational Image Making the announcement, chief minister Bhajan Lal Sharma said that the subsidy amount will be …

Prices of commercial LPG cylinders reduced by ₹39.5
1 year ago

Prices of commercial LPG cylinders reduced by ₹39.5

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: State-run fuel retailers on Friday slashed prices of liquefied petroleum gas used for commercial purposes by ₹39.50 per 19-kg cylinder as fuel rates fell in the international markets. While prices of subsidised 14.2-kg LPG cylinders remained unchanged, the international fall in the price of the fuel will proportionately reduce government’s subsidy burden. Subsidised 14.2-kg LPG cylinders are sold …

Commercial LPG rate slashed by Rs 39.50 per 19-kg cylinder, Check new prices
1 year ago

Commercial LPG rate slashed by Rs 39.50 per 19-kg cylinder, Check new prices

India TV News  

Commercial cooking gas prices were slashed by Rs 39.50 per 19-kg cylinder on Friday, which is in line with softening international benchmarks. Latest prices in various cities The commercial LPG, which are used in various places like hotels and restaurants, will now cost Rs 1,757 per 19-kg cylinder in the national capital as against Rs 1,796.50, oil firms said in …

Telangana Assembly election 2023: For political parties, LPG subsidy is new firepower amid rising prices
1 year, 1 month ago

Telangana Assembly election 2023: For political parties, LPG subsidy is new firepower amid rising prices

The Hindu  

Frequent increase in cooking gas prices, often sharply, and the Centre’s emphasis on targetted liquefied petroleum gas subsidy, has turned the spotlight on the domestic fuel in the battle of hustings with the ruling BRS in Telangana and opposition Congress promising to cap the LPG cylinder consumer price by adding a layer of State government subsidy. Though not new as …

LPG price hike: Pay Rs 101 more for 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder from Nov 1; check latest rates
1 year, 1 month ago

LPG price hike: Pay Rs 101 more for 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder from Nov 1; check latest rates

Firstpost  

The cost of 14.2 kg domestic LPG, which is used in households for cooking, remained steady and unchanged The price of commercial LPG cylinders has been hiked by Rs 101.5 per cylinder on Wendesay. The revised price of 19 kg LPG cylinder will be effective from November 1 and will cost Rs 1,833 from Rs 1,731 earlier in Delhi. The …

UP CM Yogi Adityanath announces to give one LPG cylinder free as 'Diwali gift' to Ujjwala scheme beneficiaries
1 year, 2 months ago

UP CM Yogi Adityanath announces to give one LPG cylinder free as 'Diwali gift' to Ujjwala scheme beneficiaries

India TV News  

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday announced that beneficiaries of the Ujjwala scheme will be provided a cooking gas cylinder free of cost as a "Diwali gift". Referring to the Center's recent announcement increasing the subsidy on cooking gas connections under the scheme, Adityanath stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given a gift to every household by …

Distributor commission for LPG hiked to ₹73 per cylinder
1 year, 2 months ago

Distributor commission for LPG hiked to ₹73 per cylinder

Live Mint  

The petroleum ministry has increased the LPG distributors’ commission to ₹73.08 per cylinder from ₹64.84 fixed in May last year. In a letter dated 3 October, sent to the oil marketing companies, the ministry, however, said that the revision in the distribution commission would not result in a revision in retail LPG prices. It said the government approved the “revision …

LPG Subsidy for Ujjwala Beneficiaries Hiked to Rs 300
1 year, 2 months ago

LPG Subsidy for Ujjwala Beneficiaries Hiked to Rs 300

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: In an attempt to provide relief to the poor amid rising cooking gas prices, the government on Wednesday hiked the subsidy paid to Ujjwala Yojana beneficiaries to Rs 300 per liquefied petroleum gas or LPG cylinder from the current Rs 200. Announcing the decision, Union information and broadcasting minister Anurag Thakur said that the government raised the subsidy …

Centre hikes LPG subsidy for Ujjwala beneficiaries to ₹300 per cylinder
1 year, 2 months ago

Centre hikes LPG subsidy for Ujjwala beneficiaries to ₹300 per cylinder

The Hindu  

Ahead of Assembly elections in crucial States, the Union Cabinet on Wednesday increased the subsidy given on LPG cylinders under the Ujjwala scheme to ₹300 from the current ₹200. Under the Ujjwala scheme, which provides poor women with free cooking gas connections, a 14.2-kg LPG cylinder will now cost ₹603 for beneficiaries as against the current ₹703. The CCEA has …

Modi govt raises subsidy under Ujjwala Yojana from Rs 200 to Rs 300 per LPG cylinder
1 year, 2 months ago

Modi govt raises subsidy under Ujjwala Yojana from Rs 200 to Rs 300 per LPG cylinder

India TV News  

LPG cylinder subsidy: The government today hiked the subsidy paid to poor women who got cooking gas connections under the Ujjwala scheme, to Rs 300 per cylinder from the current Rs 200, Union Minister Anurag Thakur said. The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved an increase in subsidy amount for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana beneficiaries from Rs 200 to Rs 300 …

Union cabinet approves Ujjwala Yojana 3.0 at ₹1,650 crore
1 year, 3 months ago

Union cabinet approves Ujjwala Yojana 3.0 at ₹1,650 crore

Hindustan Times  

A fortnight after slashing cooking gas rates by ₹200 per cylinder for 330 million customers ahead of crucial elections, the government on Wednesday launched the third phase of its popular Ujjwala scheme to provide free gas connections along with a stove and a refill to 7.5 million poor households for three years. Read here: Key takeaways from the reduction in …

Eyeing Polls, MP Govt Nod to Gas Subsidy
1 year, 3 months ago

Eyeing Polls, MP Govt Nod to Gas Subsidy

Deccan Chronicle  

Bhopal: The Madhya Pradesh cabinet on Thursday approved the proposal to provide LPG cylinder at Rs 450 to the domestic consumers in the month of ‘Sawan’ which began on July four and would end on August 31. The state council of ministers sanctioned the proposal to provide the domestic cooking gas cylinder at Rs 450, state home minister Narottam Mishra …

One in four Ujjwala Yojana beneficiaries took zero or one LPG cylinder refills last year despite ₹200 subsidy, RTI data reveals
1 year, 3 months ago

One in four Ujjwala Yojana beneficiaries took zero or one LPG cylinder refills last year despite ₹200 subsidy, RTI data reveals

The Hindu  

One out of every four beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana — a scheme aiming to make LPG gas cylinders available to rural and deprived households — either did not take any cylinders during the last financial year 2022-2023, or took just one refill. The spike in LPG cylinder prices have made them an expensive proposition even for subsidised …

DC Edit | LPG gift' good, not enough
1 year, 3 months ago

DC Edit | LPG gift' good, not enough

Deccan Chronicle  

The Prime Minister’s “Raksha Bandhan and Onam gift” that comes in the form of a subsidy of Rs 200 on LPG gas cylinders for all consumers including the PM Ujjwala Yojana beneficiaries who were already availing the same subsidy and for whom the effective subsidy will now be Rs 400 marks the return of the “subsidy regime” and in time …

Centre to cover cost of ₹200 LPG cylinder price cut, assures Puri: Report
1 year, 3 months ago

Centre to cover cost of ₹200 LPG cylinder price cut, assures Puri: Report

Live Mint  

LPG cylinder news: Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri stated on 30 August that the government would bear the cost of the promised ₹200 price decrease on household cooking gas cylinders, relieving the oil marketing companies of the impending loss of ₹7,500 crore. Puri's declaration came a day after the government announced the price cuts on domestic …

LPG Subsidy: Ujjwala Scheme, Ease of Living Via Clean Cooking, PM’s Women-oriented Approach Explained
1 year, 3 months ago

LPG Subsidy: Ujjwala Scheme, Ease of Living Via Clean Cooking, PM’s Women-oriented Approach Explained

News 18  

The Narendra Modi-led central government on Tuesday slashed LPG cylinder prices by Rs 200, making it around Rs 900 while Ujjwala beneficiaries will get it for Rs 700. रक्षाबंधन का पर्व अपने परिवार में खुशियां बढ़ाने का दिन होता है। गैस की कीमतों में कटौती होने से मेरे परिवार की बहनों की सहूलियत बढ़ेगी और उनका जीवन और आसान होगा। …

PM Sensitive Towards Needs of Vulnerable Sections of Society: Hardeep Puri on LGP Price Cut
1 year, 3 months ago

PM Sensitive Towards Needs of Vulnerable Sections of Society: Hardeep Puri on LGP Price Cut

News 18  

Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri hailed the Centre’s decision to reduce LGP prices by Rs 200 per cylinder as “Raksha Bandhan” gift by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to women in the country. LPG Cylinder Prices Slashed by Rs 200: PM Modi’s Rakhi, Onam Gift Fuels ‘Poll Fest’ Talk When asked if the decision is taken in view …

Modi's rakhi gift: LPG Rs 200 cheaper
1 year, 3 months ago

Modi's rakhi gift: LPG Rs 200 cheaper

Deccan Chronicle  

Cooking gas or liquefied petroleum gas will be cheaper as the Union Cabinet on Tuesday has decided to cut the price by Rs 200 per cylinder for all households. It also gave an additional subsidy of Rs 200 per cylinder under the PM Ujjwala Yojana, giving the beneficiaries a total total subsidy of Rs 400 per cylinder. Prime Minister Narendra …

Centre slashes LPG prices by ₹200 ahead of poll season
1 year, 3 months ago

Centre slashes LPG prices by ₹200 ahead of poll season

The Hindu  

The Union Cabinet on Tuesday gave its nod for the reduction of the price of a domestic LPG cylinder by ₹200. In Delhi for instance, the decision will bring down the cost of a 14.2 kg cylinder from the existing ₹1,103 per cylinder to a more affordable ₹903 per cylinder,” the Ministry said in a release. For PMUY households therefore, …

LPG cylinder prices cut by ₹200, ’PM’s gift for Rakhi’, announces Centre
1 year, 3 months ago

LPG cylinder prices cut by ₹200, ’PM’s gift for Rakhi’, announces Centre

Live Mint  

In a relief to consumers, the Union Cabinet on Tuesday reduced by ₹200 the price of a 14.2 kg LPG cooking gas cylinder as a gift for the women ahead of Raksha Bandhan. “On the occasion of Raksha Bandhan and Onam, the government has decided to reduce the price of domestic cylinders by ₹200,” said Union Information and Broadcasting Minister …

LPG price cut due to impact of INDIA alliance: Mamata Banerjee
1 year, 3 months ago

LPG price cut due to impact of INDIA alliance: Mamata Banerjee

India Today  

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said the Centre’s decision to slash LPG prices by Rs 200 as an impact of the INDIA opposition alliance. Earlier in the day, the central government announced a Rs 200 per cylinder cut in prices of domestic cooking gas as it looked to counter the cheaper LPG promise of the Congress in …

Prices of LPG cylinders likely to be slashed by Rs 200, say sources
1 year, 3 months ago

Prices of LPG cylinders likely to be slashed by Rs 200, say sources

India TV News  

The prices of LPG cylinders are likely to be slashed by Rs 200, said sources on Tuesday. Meanwhile, the decision to cut LGP cylinder price will help the Bharatiya Janata Party in the states- where elections are due this year. The LPG prices affect the kitchen budget which subsequently irks women voters. Earlier on Sunday, August 27, Madhya Pradesh Chief …

LPG price cut by Rs 200: 'PM's Raksha Bandhan gift to 75 lakh sisters'
1 year, 3 months ago

LPG price cut by Rs 200: 'PM's Raksha Bandhan gift to 75 lakh sisters'

India Today  

The price of Liquefied petroleum gas cylinders for domestic use has been brought down by Rs 200 per cylinder for all users, announced Union Minister Anurag Thakur on Tuesday. "The prices of the LPG gas cylinders for domestic use have been brought down by Rs 200 per cylinder, for each and every user," Anurag Thakur said. Double benefit Ujjwala Yojana …

'Expect more gifts as PM...': Congress after Centre slashes LPG cylinder price
1 year, 3 months ago

'Expect more gifts as PM...': Congress after Centre slashes LPG cylinder price

India Today  

The Congress on Tuesday claimed the slash in LPG prices by the Centre is the result of BJP's rout in Karnataka polls and two "highly successful" opposition meetings and said people should expect more such "gifts" as Prime Minister Narendra Modi becomes "even more desperate to cling on to his chair". Congress general secretary Jairam Ramesh said three months before …

Speed Up ‘Har Ghar Jal’, Cut Cylinder Price, Hike Payout Under ‘PM Kisan’
1 year, 4 months ago

Speed Up ‘Har Ghar Jal’, Cut Cylinder Price, Hike Payout Under ‘PM Kisan’

News 18  

Fast-tracking the ambitious ‘Har Ghar Jal’ scheme that could be its calling card for the election year, reducing price of LPG cylinders hurting the public at more than Rs 1,100, and hiking the money under the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi – these are the three moves the BJP-led central government may make before the 2024 Lok Sabha polls. According to …

Commercial LPG cylinder prices increased by Rs 7; check revised rates here
1 year, 5 months ago

Commercial LPG cylinder prices increased by Rs 7; check revised rates here

India TV News  

LPG cylinder price: The Oil marketing companies on Tuesday increased prices of commercial LPG cylinders, however prices of domestic cylinders have been left unchanged. After the latest revision, the price of a 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder in New Delhi has increased from 1,773 to Rs 1,780 per cylinder. Earlier in June, the price of a 19 kg commercial LPG …

Commercial LPG cylinders price reduced by Rs 83.50 per kg | Check new rates here
1 year, 6 months ago

Commercial LPG cylinders price reduced by Rs 83.50 per kg | Check new rates here

India TV News  

New Delhi: Petroleum and oil marketing companies have revised the prices of commercial LPG gas cylinders. Check new rates here The retail sale price of the 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi will now cost Rs 1773. In Kolkata, the price of a 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder will cost Rs 1875.50. However, on March 1, 2023, the petroleum …

Commercial LPG cylinder prices reduced by Rs 91.50 in Delhi, no changes in domestic cylinder rates
1 year, 8 months ago

Commercial LPG cylinder prices reduced by Rs 91.50 in Delhi, no changes in domestic cylinder rates

India TV News  

LPG cylinder prices: Amid the soaring inflation in the country, Petroleum and oil marketing companies decided to slash the price of Commercial LPG cylinders by Rs 91.50 per unit with immediate effect from today in Delhi. Earlier on March 1, the petroleum and oil marketing companies had increased the prices of commercial LPG cylinders by Rs 350.50 per unit and …

Kumaraswamy anounces 50 per cent subsidy for LPG cylinders if voted to power
1 year, 8 months ago

Kumaraswamy anounces 50 per cent subsidy for LPG cylinders if voted to power

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: Taking a cue from the Rajasthan government’s announcement to supply LPG cylinders to BPL families at Rs 500, Janata Dal Secular leader and former Chief Minister H.D. Kumaraswamy on Tuesday made a similar announcement to give LPG cylinders to families at 50 per cent subsidy, if his party is voted to power in the ensuing Assembly polls. He told …

Good news for Ujjwala Yojana beneficiaries! Govt announces subsidy
1 year, 8 months ago

Good news for Ujjwala Yojana beneficiaries! Govt announces subsidy

Live Mint  

Providing a big relief to the beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana scheme, the Central government has announced a subsidy on domestic LPG gas cylinders. According to the latest notification by the Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur, the 9.59 crore beneficiaries of Ujjwala Yojana will get a subsidy of ₹200 on every 14.2 kg LPG gas cylinder per …

KCR exploring options to bear Rs 50 hike in LPG cylinder price
1 year, 9 months ago

KCR exploring options to bear Rs 50 hike in LPG cylinder price

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: Chief Minister K. Chandrashekar Rao is said to be considering a proposal to bear the Rs. 50 hike in the price of each domestic LPG cylinder that the Centre announced on March 1. Party sources said that Chandrashekar Rao had obtained data on the number of domestic LPG connections in the state and the average usage to assess the …

Hoteliers fume over hike in LPG cylinder prices
1 year, 9 months ago

Hoteliers fume over hike in LPG cylinder prices

Deccan Chronicle  

BENGALURU: The rise in price of commercial LPG cylinder by Rs 351 with effect from Wednesday has not gone down well with the the hotel industry and the hoteliers who criticized the Union Government over the decision, terming it as ‘abnormal’ and ‘unscientific.’ With the latest price hike commercial cylinder now costs Rs 2,190.50 in Bengaluru. Expressing displeasure over the …

LPG cylinders to cost Rs 50 more for domestic users
1 year, 9 months ago

LPG cylinders to cost Rs 50 more for domestic users

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: Domestic and commercial users of LPG cylinders were in for a rude shock on Wednesday as oil companies hiked the price of the domestic 14.2-kilogram cylinder by Rs 50 and commercial 19-kg cylinder by Rs 351.5. This marks the second time that the price of LPG cylinders has been hiked this financial year, following a Rs 100-hike on domestic …

Cooking gas, commercial LPG to cost more, jet fuel less
1 year, 9 months ago

Cooking gas, commercial LPG to cost more, jet fuel less

Live Mint  

Oil marketing companies on Wednesday raised prices of both domestic and commercial LPG cylinders, while that of jet fuel received a cut in a move that could help lower air fares. The price of non-subsidized 14.2-kg domestic LPG cylinder has been increased by ₹50 to ₹1,103 in the national capital, showed data on the Indian Oil Corp site. The hike …

LPG price hike a bolt from the blue, say consumers
1 year, 9 months ago

LPG price hike a bolt from the blue, say consumers

The Hindu  

The steep rise in cooking gas price, effective from Tuesday midnight, has come as a bolt from the blue for ordinary people who are already struggling to put up with higher prices of fuel, water, and electricity. Many of them gave the timing of the price hike a political twist, saying that the Union government was waiting for the Assembly …

Cooking gas prices hiked by ₹50 for domestic; ₹350.50 for commercial cylinders
1 year, 9 months ago

Cooking gas prices hiked by ₹50 for domestic; ₹350.50 for commercial cylinders

The Hindu  

Cooking gas turned dearer on Wednesday, with the State-owned oil marketing corporations increasing domestic liquefied petroleum gas cylinder prices by ₹50 each. The three oil marketing corporations, who together command a lion’s share of the LPG market, had previously increased domestic LPG prices by an identical ₹50 per refill in July 2022. Though the oil corporations are technically empowered to …

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