Domestic LPG cylinder prices were raised by ₹29 per 14.2-kg cylinder on Sunday, 7 June, pushing the price of a cooking gas cylinder in Delhi to ₹942 from ₹913, according to industry sources. Union Ministers and National Democratic Alliance (NDA) leaders attributed the hike to global energy disruptions and surging international fuel costs.

What the Government Said

Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat framed the increase as part of a worldwide trend. 'Due to global challenges, such a crisis has emerged. If we look across the world, prices of petroleum products have increased from 30 per cent to 130 per cent, and LPG and CNG prices have increased from 30 per cent to 300 per cent. Because of the global crisis, all countries are being affected in some way or the other. Certainly, India is also affected, and the entire supply chain has been disrupted,' he said.

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi described the situation as temporary. 'The world is going through a period of major crises and challenges. The impact of this war has affected the entire world, and no one can ignore it. India has also been affected and will continue to be affected. However, I believe this is a temporary problem and should not be seen as a permanent issue,' he said.

State Leaders Weigh In

Bihar Minister Santosh Kumar Suman said the government would work to manage the impact. 'We understand that this increase is linked to global factors and international trends. If prices have risen, we believe that efforts will be made to balance the situation. The Prime Minister and the Finance Minister will certainly work towards finding a solution,' he said.

Janata Dal (United) national spokesperson Rajeev Ranjan Prasad noted that global conditions were straining all economies. 'When we compare India with other countries of the world, our citizens are also facing difficulties, but in many parts of the world, people are facing even greater challenges. The global situation has become quite abnormal, and serious questions are being raised about the world economy,' he said.

The Financial Pressure on Oil Companies

The ₹29 hike follows a ₹60 increase in March, as state-run oil marketing companies continue to absorb losses on subsidised domestic LPG sales. Industry estimates suggest these companies were earlier losing approximately ₹703 per cylinder, with petrol and diesel also reportedly being sold below cost despite recent price revisions. CNG rates have also seen upward adjustments in recent months.

Context and Impact on Households

This is the second significant LPG price revision in a matter of months, and the cumulative increase now stands at ₹89 per cylinder since March. For millions of Indian households — particularly those without Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana subsidies — the back-to-back hikes place a direct strain on monthly budgets. The ruling alliance's messaging has consistently pointed outward to global supply chain disruptions rather than domestic pricing policy, a framing that opposition parties are likely to contest.