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07 Jun

LPG Gets Costlier Again as Government Raises Domestic Cylinder Price by Rs 29

nishuthapar10 CommentsIndiacooking gas rates, domestic LPG cylinder, fuel prices, LPG price hike, West Asia Conflict

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Households across India are set to feel additional pressure on their monthly budgets after the Centre announced a fresh increase in the price of domestic LPG cylinders. The cost of a standard cooking gas cylinder has been raised by ₹29, with the revised rates taking effect immediately.The latest revision comes amid continued uncertainty in global energy markets triggered by the ongoing conflict in West Asia. The region, which remains a major supplier of crude oil and natural gas, has witnessed growing instability, leading to fluctuations in international fuel prices and higher import costs for energy-dependent countries…

Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Accuses Centre of Imposing Undeclared Lockdown and Hiding Economic Realities

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsPunjabBhagwant Mann, Economic transparency, fuel prices, inflation, Modi government, voter revision

Patna (Gurpreet Singh): Launching a sharp attack on the BJP-led Union Government over rising inflation, restrictions on citizens, and alleged manipulation of democratic processes, Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Monday said the Narendra Modi-led Centre has pushed the country into an “undeclared lockdown” while hiding the true state of the economy from people. Pointing out that the Centre artificially suppressed fuel prices until elections and is now burdening citizens immediately afterwards, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann demanded that the Union Government publicly disclose the actual status of India’s oil, gas, and gold reserves. The Chief Minister asserted that the…

OMCs Hike Premium Petrol and Industrial Diesel Prices Amid Global Supply Disruptions

Gurpreet Singh0 CommentsIndiaEnergy Crisis, fuel prices, HPCL, industrial diesel, IOCL, Petrol hike, West Asia Conflict

New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): Indian oil marketing companies (OMCs), including Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), have implemented a significant price hike for premium petrol and industrial diesel effective Friday, March 20, 2026. Premium petrol variants have seen an increase of approximately ₹2 to ₹2.35 per litre, while the price of industrial diesel has surged by over ₹21 per litre. These revisions come as global energy markets face extreme volatility driven by escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. The hike specifically targets branded, high-performance fuel variants such as IOCL’s…