LPG cylinders to get costlier by Rs 50 from tomorrow

ANI April 7, 2025 160 views

The Indian government has announced a Rs 50 increase in LPG cylinder prices for both Ujjwala and non-Ujjwala consumers. Petroleum Minister Hardeep Puri revealed the price hike during a press conference, noting that the change will take effect immediately. The price adjustment comes alongside an increase in excise duties on petrol and diesel by Rs 2 per litre. The government aims to compensate oil marketing companies for earlier financial losses while maintaining current retail fuel prices.

"The price per cylinder of LPG will increase by Rs 50" - Hardeep Puri, Petroleum Minister
New Delhi, April 7: LPG cylinders, both Ujjwala and non-Ujjwala, will be Rs 50 dearer starting Tuesday, Minister Hardeep Puri announced on Monday at a press conference.

Key Points

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Government raises LPG cylinder prices amid softening crude oil rates

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Excise duty on petrol and diesel increased by Rs 2 per litre

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Oil marketing companies to be compensated for previous losses

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Price review expected in next 2-3 weeks

"The price per cylinder of LPG will increase by Rs 50. From Rs 500, it will go up to Rs 550 (for PMUY beneficiaries), and for others, it will go up from Rs 803 to Rs 853," the minister said.

"This is a step which we will review as we go along. We review these every 2-3 weeks," he added.

The minister said the imposition of additional excise duties on petrol and diesel is intended to compensate the oil marketing companies for losses they have incurred earlier.

"The two rupee excise duty has been imposed by the finance ministry. It will not be passed on to the consumer. It will come into the general kitty, and it will be utilized for reimbursing the LPG losses of the same (oil marketing) company," the minister added.

According to a notification from the Department of Revenue, the central government has raised the excise duties on diesel and petrol by Rs 2 per litre, effective Tuesday.

Currently, the government charges excise duty of Rs 19.90 per litre on petrol. From Tuesday, it is going to be increased to Rs 21.90 a litre. Similarly, the current excise duty on diesel is Rs 15.80 per litre, and it will increase to Rs 17.80 per litre effective Tuesday.

Oil marketing companies have informed the Petroleum Ministry that retail prices of petrol and diesel will remain the same.

Crude prices have softened over the past from over USD 70 per barrel to USD 63 per barrel on Monday, raising margins for the oil marketing companies (OMCs). This substantial decline in oil prices may have prompted the government to hike the excise duties on petrol and diesel.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
Another price hike? This is getting too much for middle class families. First petrol, now LPG cylinders. How are we supposed to manage household budgets? 😓
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Priya M.
I understand the need to compensate oil companies, but timing this right after elections feels unfair. Couldn't this have been implemented more gradually?
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Sanjay T.
At least they're being transparent about where the money is going. Better than sudden unexplained price jumps we've seen in the past.
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Anita R.
The Ujjwala scheme beneficiaries getting cylinders at ₹550 is still a good deal compared to market rates. This hike was expected given global oil prices.
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Vikram S.
Maybe time to consider induction cooktops? The initial investment is high but could save money long-term with these frequent LPG price changes.
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Neha P.
The excise duty increase on petrol/diesel not being passed to consumers is a relief at least. Small mercies in tough times! 🙏

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