'First gas, next strike on petrol-diesel': Rahul Gandhi's prediction after steep commercial LPG price hike
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi warned of further price hikes on petrol and diesel following a record ₹993 increase in commercial LPG prices, attributing the rise to post-election inflation. He highlighted that the cost of commercial LPG has surged by 81% in just three months, impacting businesses like restaurants and tea stalls. Indian Oil Corporation stated that prices for petrol, diesel, domestic LPG, and other key fuels remain unchanged for the general public despite rising global energy costs.
- ▪Commercial LPG prices increased by ₹993, reaching ₹3,071.50 for a 19-kg cylinder.
- ▪Rahul Gandhi claimed the cost of a five-kg FTL LPG cylinder rose from ₹549 to ₹810.50.
- ▪The price of a 14.2-kg domestic LPG cylinder remains unchanged at ₹913.
- ▪Indian Oil Corporation stated that retail prices for petrol, diesel, domestic LPG, and PDS kerosene have not been altered.
- ▪IOC explained that price revisions were limited to industrial segments, which make up a small share of overall fuel consumption.
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'First gas, next strike on petrol-diesel': Rahul Gandhi's prediction after steep commercial LPG price hikeCommercial liquified petroleum gas (LPG) recorded the steepest-ever rate hike of ₹993 on Friday.Published on: May 01, 2026 3:00 PM ISTBy HT News DeskShare viaCopy link First strike on gas, next strike on petrol-diesel, warned Congress MP and Lok Sabha Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi on Friday after a steep increase of ₹993 in commercial gas cylinders amid disrupted global energy supplies due to the West Asia conflict.Congress MP and Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi addresses an event (@INCIndia )Commercial liquified petroleum gas (LPG) recorded the steepest-ever rate hike of ₹993 on Friday. Commercial LPG - the one used in hotels and restaurants - now costs ₹3,071.50 per 19-kg cylinder.
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