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Rising LPG cylinder prices have severely impacted restaurateurs, leading to potential menu price hikes

The nearly 50% rise in the 19 kg commercial cylinders in Lucknow - from Rs2,205 to Rs3,196 - is set to hurt the end consumers the most.

Today's top news: LPG price hike, tightened security in West Bengal, Supreme Court bail, and record GST revenue.

Commercial LPG prices have surged significantly after the elections. Rahul Gandhi calls this an 'election bill'. A 19-kg cylinder now costs over Rs 3,000 in Delhi. This rise impacts small businesses like dhabas and restaurants. Domestic LPG prices remain unchanged. Global energy volatility and tensions in West Asia are cited as reasons for the hike.

Opposition parties pointed out that the increase in gas prices comes just two days after polling in Assembly elections in five states.

In a post in X, Stalin wrote, "As predicted before the elections, the Union BJP Government has raised LPG price immediately after the elections concluded. When global crude oil prices fell, the benefits were not passed on to the people. Now, using the West Asia War crisis as an excuse to raise prices without regard for public welfare is unacceptable."

Congress leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Siddaramaiah have strongly criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi. They highlighted a substantial price hike in commercial LPG cylinders. This increase is expected to impact businesses and households, making everyday food items more expensive. The leaders stated this move places a significant burden on ordinary citizens and workers.

Rising commercial LPG cylinder prices in Bengaluru will lead to significant food and beverage price hikes at local eateries.

Telangana Civil Supplies Minister Uttam criticises almost Rs1,000 hike in commercial LPG cylinder prices, urging the Centre to roll them back.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Friday slammed the Bhartiya Janata Party (BJP) over the recent hike in commercial LPG cylinder prices, saying that this is Prime Minister Narendra Modi's gift to the working class on Labour Day.