SUBSIDIZED LPG CYLINDERS
Delhi Assembly Elections: Congress promises LPG cylinder, electricity welfare measures
Delhi Election: Congress unveils new welfare initiatives for Delhi, including 300 units of free electricity, subsidised LPG cylinders at Rs 500, and free ration kits. Additional promise of Yuva Udaan Yojana offers a year-long apprenticeship stipend of Rs 8,500 per month to unemployed youth, aimed at integrating them into the workforce.
Transition to LPG for rural India could save over 150,000 lives a year: Study
Switching rural Indian households from wood, dung, and coal to LPG for cooking could save over 150,000 lives annually by reducing air pollution, says a Vital Strategies study. Targeted benefits, mainly in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, and Madhya Pradesh, include decreased infant mortality and improved outcomes for those with chronic illnesses.
Aadhar authentication for LPG is being done to check bogus customers: Hardeep Singh Puri
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri announced that oil marketing companies are implementing eKYC Aadhaar authentication for LPG customers to tackle bogus accounts used by gas distributors for commercial cylinders. This move follows concerns raised by Kerala's Leader of the Opposition, VD Satheesan, about the challenges faced by consumers during the mustering process, which involves verifying Aadhaar details during cylinder delivery. Minister Puri assured that steps are being taken to address any inconvenience and emphasized the importance of preventing the misuse of subsidized cylinders.
Millions of Indian households waging difficult battle against 'extreme inflation': Rahul Gandhi slams LPG cylinder hike
The price of domestic LPG cylinders was raised by Rs 50 on Saturday. With the latest revision, the 14.2 kg domestic cylinder will now cost Rs 999.50/cylinder from Saturday, according to reports.
LPG Price hike: Commercial cylinders to cost Rs 266 more
A 19 kg LPG cylinder in Delhi, which used to cost Rs 1734, will now cost Rs 2000.50 after the hike. In Mumbai, a commercial LPG cylinder now costs Rs 1950. In Kolkata, a 19-kg commercial cylinder now costs Rs 2,073.50 and in Chennai its price has increased to Rs 2,133.
Fuel at record all-time high; petrol above Rs 109 in Mumbai, over Rs 103 in Delhi
Fuel continue to be the highest in Mumbai: petrol prices were increased by 29 paise, touching Rs 109.25 for a litre, while diesel was spiked by 38 paise to cost Rs 99.55 per litre. In Delhi, while diesel price stands at Rs 91.77 per litre after a spike of 35 paise, petrol now costs Rs 103.24 per litre after a 30 paise hike.
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Price of domestic LPG cylinders hiked by Rs 15
The hike comes after fuel price raise yesterday. Petrol and diesel prices were hiked across metros after a day's pause.
LPG cylinder prices hiked second time in 15 days
The price of LPG was recently hiked by oil companies. A 14.2 kg cylinder of domestic non-subsidized cooking gas is now at 884.5 rupees in the national capital and in Mumbai.
Domestic LPG prices increased by Rs 25 , to cost Rs 859 in Delhi
This is the second consecutive month that oil companies have hiked domestic cooking gas prices. A domestic cylinder cost Rs 809 on June 1. This was hiked to Rs 834 on July 1.
View: India wants its people to go for electric cooking, but it's easier said than done
Despite the significant benefits of electric stoves and the impetus by the government, its widespread penetration and adoption is still limited. Even urban homes hardly use electric cooking options for major meals, except on special occasions; in rural areas their adoption is riddled with even more challenges.
Deadly smoke set to return as India cuts outlays on cooking gas program
Subsidies have been cut even as LPG prices have surged across the country, with a cylinder now costing over Rs 800. Providing cooking gas has been one of the biggest successes of the Modi govt's welfare push, which also included building toilets and houses for the poor. The elephant in the room is the price rise, says an analyst.
Oil companies hike cooking gas price by Rs 50 per cylinder for the second time in a fortnight
This is the biggest ever monthly rise for cooking gas in the country, especially at a time most consumers aren’t receiving fuel subsidies. The cumulative price hike for a customer eligible for subsidy in the country has been Rs 197 since June last year.
LPG price up by Rs 50 per cylinder, ATF rises by 6.3%
Non-subsidised LPG price was increased to Rs 694 per 14.2-kg cylinder from Rs 644 earlier, according to a price notification of state fuel marketing companies. This is the second increase in rate this month. On December 1, price was hiked by a similar Rs 50 per cylinder.
ATF price up 50%, LPG up Rs 11.5 per cylinder
Rates of subsidized gas have been rising following a government directive last year to hike prices by at least Rs 4 every month.
LPG cylinder prices cut sharply, second price reduction in two months
As per IOC's revised rate list that was made public today, the 14.2 cylinder will cost Rs 744 in Delhi from today (April 1, 2020), down Rs 61.5 from the last list (Rs 805.5 per cylinder). For Kolkata the new rate is Rs 774.5 (earlier price 839.5), for Mumbai Rs 714.5 (earlier price Rs 776.5), and for Chennai 761.5 (earlier price Rs 826).
Subsidised LPG price hiked by Rs 35.55 in 5 months: Dharmendra Pradhan
In a written reply to a question in the Rajya Sabha, Pradhan said domestic subsidised LPG in Delhi was priced at Rs 538.95 per cylinder on October 1, 2019, and this month it costs Rs 574.50.
LPG subsidy surrender valid for only one year: Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
More than one crore consumers who have voluntarily given up their cooking gas subsidy have the option to switch back to subsidized cylinders after a year, oil minister Dharmendra Pradhan has said.
5-kg cylinder to be available at all LPG centres now
The move is aimed at making LPG easily available to consumers. Till now, cooking gas was available for domestic use in 14.2-kg cylinders only.
Oil marketing companies sell 5-kg LPG cylinder at Rs 150
According to the government’s policy, in a year a customer is entitled to consume 12 LPG cylinders of 14.2-kg each at subsidized rate.
CPI(M) oppose hike in LPG cylinder prices
CPI(M) termed the hike is in LPG cylinder prices as "totally unjustified".
LPG use in country falls due to cap on subsidized cylinders
A tight vigil against diversion of subsidized fuel meant for domestic use seems to be paying off.
Price of non-subsidized cooking gas cut by Rs 54 per cylinder
The price of non-subsidised cooking gas was cut by Rs 54 per cylinder with effect from midnight tonight.
EC asks Centre to stop increase in cap on subsidized LPG cylinders
Taking suo moto cognisance of reports of the Centre's move ahead of Gujarat assembly polls to increase the cap on subsidised LPG cylinders, the Election Commission has directed it to stop the same forthwith.
Delhi government approves 3 additional subsidized LPG cylinders for poor families
Delhi government today approved a proposal to provide three additional subsidised LPG cylinders annually to around 3.56 lakh poor families identified under Kerosene-free Delhi scheme.
House panel pulls up oil ministry for LPG cap blame
The panel of parliamentarians has summoned oil ministry bureaucrats to explain the lapse, sending jitters among officials.
LPG cap may be raised to 9 subsidized cylinders per household
Widespread consumer complaints over the ongoing customer verification - KYC or know-your-customer - drive as well as pressure from within the Congress and opposition parties appear to have prompted a relook
Two kitchens can get you two LPG connections
This should come as a big respite for those struggling to balance their household budgets after a steep increase in prices thanks to the capping of subsidized cylinders.
Non-subsidized LPG refill at Rs 883, set to go up further
Going forward the consumers will have to pay more than double the subsidised cooking gas prices as the government has restricted the supply of subsidized domestic LPG cylinders at 6 cylinders per annum from September 14.
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