October began with fresh inflation news for the general public, as oil companies announced a price hike for commercial LPG cylinders on October 1st. This time, the price of a 19-kilogram commercial cylinder has been increased by 15 rupees, which will directly impact businesses like hotels, restaurants, and restaurants.
Relief for Domestic Gas Consumers: No Change in Prices
While commercial gas cylinder prices have increased, domestic gas consumers have received some relief, as the price of a 14-kilogram LPG cylinder remains unchanged. Domestic gas cylinder prices in various cities across the country remain unchanged, ranging between 850 and 960 rupees.
The new prices in major cities, including Delhi and Mumbai, are as follows:
The price of a domestic gas cylinder in Delhi remains at 853 rupees, while in Mumbai it is 852 rupees and 50 paise. In Lucknow, the price is 889 rupees and 50 paise. In Ahmedabad, it is available at 860 rupees. In Hyderabad, the price has reached 905 rupees. In cities like Patna and Varanasi, the price has increased. In cities, these cylinders are available for ₹951 and ₹916.50 respectively.
Commercial cylinder rates have increased in all metros.
According to the new rates, a 19-kilogram cylinder in Delhi will now cost ₹1595.50. In Kolkata, its price has increased to ₹1700. In Mumbai, the cylinder has become ₹1547.70, and in Chennai, its price has now become ₹1754.
Government Announces Relief Under Ujjwala Yojana
In this climate of inflation, the government has attempted to provide relief to beneficiaries of the Ujjwala Yojana. The Uttar Pradesh government has announced free gas cylinders to 18.5 million women in the state before Diwali, while the central government has announced 25 lakh new Ujjwala connections on the occasion of Navratri. This will increase the total number of beneficiaries under the Ujjwala Yojana to 10.6 million.
Conclusion: Partial relief for the average consumer, burden on businesses.
While domestic consumers have found relief due to stable gas prices, the increase in commercial cylinder prices has placed small businesses at risk. There is a possibility of increasing burden on businessmen and hotel industry. The government’s Ujjwala scheme has definitely brought relief to poor families but the concerns of the general public regarding gas prices will remain in the future.