LPG Price: There is news of relief for the common people due to rising inflation. A decline has been registered in the rate of LPG gas cylinder. The rates of gas cylinders have been reduced by Rs 200 in Delhi. Let us know in detail in the news below-
For the last few days, the central government seems to be in action mode to provide relief on rising inflation. The government has reduced the prices of different types of LPG cylinders by more than Rs 350 in just a week. Let us know what type of LPG cylinder prices have changed during this week.
Cut in domestic cylinder
On August 29, the Central Government has reduced the price of LPG cylinder (LPG) used in homes by Rs 200. After this deduction, 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinders are being sold for Rs 903 in the country’s capital Delhi. Earlier, the price of such cylinder in Delhi was Rs 1103.
Cut in commercial cylinder
On September 1, the price of commercial cylinder (19 kg) was also reduced by Rs 157. After the new cut, it has started selling at Rs 1522.50 instead of Rs 1680 in the country’s capital Delhi.
Relief to the people of Ujjwala Yojana
Customers covered under the Ujjwala scheme will also get the benefit of Rs 200 reduction in the price of domestic LPG cylinder. Please note that such beneficiaries are already getting a subsidy of Rs 200. In this way, after the new deduction, Ujjwala beneficiaries will get a total benefit of Rs 400.
In such a situation, beneficiaries will now get LPG cylinder for Rs 703. Besides, it has also been decided to provide 75 lakh new LPG connections for free. With this, the number of beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana will increase to 10.35 crore.
