LPG

Earlier, PMUY beneficiaries received a Rs 300 subsidy on the first nine LPG refills annually. The government reduced this to four refills, citing average household consumption of about four cylinders per year.

The government has said the cut in subsidised Ujjwala LPG refills was driven by alleged diversion of cylinders for commercial use.

India raised domestic LPG prices by Rs 29 per cylinder on Sunday, highlighting the country's heavy reliance on imported LPG and the vulnerability of households to global price shocks.

Cooking gas has become more expensive again, but the government says consumers are still paying hundreds of rupees less than the actual cost. Why are oil companies absorbing massive losses, and what role has the West Asia conflict played?

The AAP slammed the Centre over the Rs 29 hike in domestic LPG prices, saying the increase has further burdened people already struggling with inflation, and accused the Modi government of ignoring public hardships.

Hours after raising domestic LPG prices by Rs 29 a cylinder, the Centre said households remain shielded from the full global cost surge. It argued that regulated pricing, Ujjwala support and oil firms' under-recoveries keep Indian cooking gas among the world's cheapest.

A five-year-old girl survived after jumping from the first-floor balcony of a burning apartment, while her father and grandparents were killed in the cylinder blast.

An LPG leak during the connection of a new cylinder triggered a blast and fire in a Wagholi home. The incident killed a 35-year-old man, seriously injured two family members and damaged parts of the house.

Comparing selected daily essential items shows how prices have changed between 2000 and 2006, giving a snapshot of increasing household expenses amid India's economic growth.

Preliminary investigations into the Malviya Nagar hotel fire suggest a short circuit in the building's internal wiring may have sparked the blaze. Police have ruled out an LPG cylinder explosion, while forensic teams continue to examine the site and safety compliance measures.

Indian households continue to pay lower LPG rates even as global supply costs surge. The gap is being absorbed through subsidies and mounting under-recoveries at oil companies.

From LPG cylinder prices to tax payments, June brings a fresh set of financial changes for households and businesses. Some may increase costs, while others are aimed at improving security and supporting local manufacturing.

Commercial LPG cylinder prices were raised in Delhi and Kolkata from June 1. The move came alongside the government's push for stronger reserves and tougher anti-hoarding checks. However, there has been no change in the price of domestic LPG cylinders used by households.

Ethanol-based cooking stoves are drawing attention as an alternative to LPG in Indian homes. Their wider use will depend on cost, safety, infrastructure and consumer acceptance.

Chhattisgarh Police have named former District Food Officer Ajay Yadav as the alleged mastermind of a Rs 77 lakh LPG embezzlement case and arrested Thakur Petrochemicals owner Santosh Singh Thakur and his son Sarthak after tracking them across multiple states.

Nitin Gadkari has said a stove using ethanol mixed with water can produce cooking flames at lower cost than LPG.

The government has amended LPG rules to allow consumers shifting to PNG connections to retain the option of restoring their LPG connection in the future through a transfer voucher mechanism.

Street food in metro cities is no longer always cheap. Rising rent, fuel prices, labour costs and premium locations are making even simple snacks noticeably more expensive.

As the West Asia conflict drags on, Gita Gopinath warns India may face sharper fuel hikes, rising inflation and a weaker rupee, while arguing the country still has enough economic strength to avoid panic.

Vada pav prices at several Mumbai stalls have risen by Rs 2 to Rs 5 as commercial LPG costs climb. Even with the increase, customers continue to queue, while vendors cite higher fuel and ingredient bills.