đŽđł India Domestic LPG Price Hike: No Change in Petrol or Diesel
Key Takeaways
đ Global energy turmoil & West Asia crisis cited as reasons. đ Domestic LPG cylinders up by âš60 â Now âš913 in Delhi (14.2âkg). đ Petrol & diesel prices remain frozen since April 2022. đ¨âđŠâđ§âđŚ Ujjwala households still pay âš613 after subsidy (12 refills/year). đ´ Commercial LPG (restaurants/hotels) up âš114.5 per 19âkg cylinder. đ Indiaâs LPG still cheaper than Nepal & Sri Lanka.
đ Global Trends
Energy markets remain volatile due to war conflicts and disrupted supply chains. West Asia tensions have directly impacted oil and gas routes, pushing prices upward.
Big Picture
Indiaâs LPG hike reflects how domestic energy policy is tied to global geopolitical shocks. Freezing petrol/diesel prices while adjusting LPG shows Indiaâs strategy to contain broader economic pressures.