With the increase of the cost of 19 kg LPG commercial LPG cylinder by about Rs 993, the common man feels cheated and accusing the NDA government of attempting to cheat the public by steeply hiking prices of commercial LPG immediately after the West Bengal Assembly elections to avoid electoral backlash.
The decision to raise the price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder by about Rs 993 — nearly Rs 1,000 — within 24 hours of voting raises questions over intent.
The common man argued that delaying the hike until polling ended suggested a calculated move. This is nothing but cheating the public and that the decision reflects poorly on the Centre’s commitment to ordinary citizens.
The increase would have a direct impact on hotels, restaurants, cafes and street vendors dependent on LPG. The burden would eventually be passed on to consumers. The price of a 19-kg commercial cylinder has now crossed Rs 3,000, placing strain on both household-linked consumption and small businesses.
As the price hike would follow, it is need for the centre roll back the hike without delay. The Centre must respond immediately and withdraw this increase to provide relief to the public from immediate effect.
