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Rahul Gandhi slams Rs 993 commercial LPG hike as an election bill after prices surge
Politics
Published on 1 May 2026
A 19 kg cylinder tops Rs 3000 in Delhi
Rahul Gandhi has criticized the Rs 993 jump in commercial LPG prices, calling it an “election bill.” After the elections, a 19-kg cylinder now costs over Rs 3,000 in Delhi, hitting small eateries and dhabas reliant on commercial gas. Domestic LPG prices reportedly remain unchanged, while the Centre cites global energy volatility and West Asia tensions behind the increase.
- Rahul Gandhi labels the commercial LPG hike an “election bill”
- 19 kg cylinder prices in Delhi reportedly cross Rs 3,000
- Small businesses like dhabas and restaurants face cost pressure
- Domestic LPG prices reportedly stayed unchanged amid global factors
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