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Vijayan, Pawar Decry Rs 29 LPG Hike, Fuel Prices Surge

6/8/2026

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Vijayan, Pawar Condemn

Pinarayi Vijayan and Sharad Pawar condemned the Rs 29 LPG price rise as anti-people.
The 14.2-kg cylinder now costs Rs 951, the second hike after a Rs 60 increase on March 7.
Petrol, diesel and CNG prices have risen since mid-May, with petrol and diesel up Rs 7.50 per litre and CNG up Rs 6 per kilogram.
Saudi Contract Price benchmark has jumped about 46 % since February due to supply disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz.

Summary

Indian Oil Raises

Indian Oil Corporation raised Delhi’s domestic LPG cylinder price to Rs 942 from Rs 913, effective June 7 2026.
The new rate was posted on Indian Oil’s website, confirming its pricing authority.
Bharat Petroleum and Hindustan Petroleum will match Indian Oil’s revised LPG price.
The increase, the second in three months, is coordinated by state-run retailers to keep consumer costs uniform nationwide.

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Vijayan, Pawar Condemn

Pinarayi Vijayan and Sharad Pawar condemned the Rs 29 LPG price rise as anti-people.
The 14.2-kg cylinder now costs Rs 951, the second hike after a Rs 60 increase on March 7.
Petrol, diesel and CNG prices have risen since mid-May, with petrol and diesel up Rs 7.50 per litre and CNG up Rs 6 per kilogram.
Saudi Contract Price benchmark has jumped about 46 % since February due to supply disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz.

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