LPG price hike inevitable due to global crisis, says Union Minister Prahlad Joshi
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Summary
The comment comes following the recent price hike in LPG cylinder due to choked supply chains as a result of the West Asia conflict
Key Facts
Type Policy
Source Hindustan Times - India
Published Sunday, 7 June 2026
Affected Population ~850 million internet users, 75,000+ startups
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Rs 15,000 crore for Digital India initiatives
UPI: 14 billion monthly transactions
850 million+ Aadhaar-linked mobiles
PM-JAY: 55 crore beneficiaries
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NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right
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Description Monday, 8 June 2026 via the_hindu_policy
The domestic cooking gas LPG price has been raised by ₹29 per cylinder, marking the second increase in three months as state-owned fuel retailers continue to grapple with elevated global energy costs