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PM Narendra Modi said the step would "empower" women and aid in environmental protection. A day before, the Centre announced an extension on the Ujjwala scheme subsidy as well
The average LPG consumption of PMUY consumers has increased by 29% from 3.01 refills in 2019-20 to 3.87 refills (till January 2024) prorated for 2023-24
Last month, before Budget 2024, the price of commercial LPG cylinders was hiked by Rs 14 in Delhi to Rs 1,770
Domestic LPG cylinder prices remain unchanged and ATF prices for domestic flights in Delhi saw a slight decrease
LPG cylinder transporters of Indian Oil Corporation on Wednesday went on an indefinite strike for the second time in less than two months, alleging pending dues and low rates in recently floated tenders. An IOC official, however, termed the strike as illegal. The decision to go for the shutdown was taken after a meeting called by the Food, Public Distribution & Consumer Affairs Department of Assam between IOC and the North East Packed LPG Transporter Association (NEPLTA) failed to yield any solution to the prolonged stalemate. "The government called us yesterday to talk about our demands. We reiterated our old issues, mostly related to pending dues and low rates in the tenders. However, the IOC was reluctant to talk about those," NEPLTA chief adviser Kumud Nath told PTI. The association had also written to the chief secretary on January 5, flagging the same issues and urged him to take necessary steps, he said. "The government had called yesterday's meeting, accordingly, to find .
To boost PNG adoption, AG&P Pratham has launched exclusive schemes and benefits for its new users under this drive, offering Free Gas for one month, Zero Security Deposit
Jet fuel or ATF price on Monday was cut by 4 per cent, the third straight monthly reduction, and commercial cooking gas (LPG) rates were marginally lowered by Rs 1.50 per 19-kg cylinder in line with international benchmarks. However, the price of domestic LPG -- used in household kitchens for cooking purposes -- remained unchanged at Rs 903 per 14.2-kg cylinder. Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) price was cut by Rs 4,162.5, or 3.9 per cent, in the national capital to Rs 101,993.17 per kl, according to price notifications of state-owned fuel retailers. This is the third straight monthly reduction in jet fuel prices. ATF price was cut by almost 6 per cent (Rs 6,854.25 per kl) in November and by Rs 5,189.25, or 4.6 per cent, in December. The three rounds of reduction have wiped away almost 45 per cent of the Rs 29,391.08 per kl increase in rates effected in four monthly tranches starting July 1. The reduction in the price of jet fuel, which makes up for 40 per cent of an airline's operatin
Commercial cooking gas (LPG) prices were on Friday cut by Rs 39.50 per 19-kg cylinder in line with softening international benchmarks. However, the price of domestic LPG -- used in household kitchens for cooking purposes -- remained unchanged at Rs 903 per 14.2-kg cylinder. Commercial LPG -- used in various establishments such as hotels and restaurants -- will now cost Rs 1,757 per 19-kg cylinder in the national capital as against Rs 1,796.50, oil firms said in a price notification. State-owned oil firms last hiked the price of commercial LPG by Rs 21 on December 1. Commercial LPG will now cost Rs 1,710 per 19-kg cylinder in Mumbai, Rs 1,868.50 in Kolkata, and Rs 1,929 in Chennai. Rates differ from state to state based on incidence of local taxation. Saudi contract price (CP), the benchmark used for pricing of LPG, has softened in the last few weeks' oversupply concerns. State-owned Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum ...
Jet fuel or ATF price was on Friday slashed by 4.6 per cent - the second reduction in one month - while commercial cooking gas (LPG) rate was raised by Rs 21 per 19-kg cylinder in line with international benchmarks. However, price of domestic LPG - used in household kitchens for cooking purposes - remained unchanged at Rs 903 per 14.2-kg cylinder. Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) price was reduced to Rs 1,06,155.67 per kilolitre in the national capital from Rs 1,11,344.92 per kl, according to a price notification of state-owned fuel retailers. Alongside, price of commercial LPG used by establishments such as hotels and restaurants, was increased to Rs 1,796.50 per 19-kg cylinder from Rs 1,775.50.
Commercial cylinder price: With this, the retail price of a commercial LPG cylinder in New Delhi will be Rs 1,833
Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday promised a slew of measures, including waiving of loans of Self-Help Groups, subsidised cooking gas cylinders under a new scheme, and free treatment to victims of road accidents if her party retains power after the assembly polls. Addressing a rally at Jalbandha in the Khairagarh assembly segment, Priyanka also said around 6,000 government higher secondary and high schools will be upgraded into Swami Atmanand English and Hindi medium schools. She also promised free electricity up to 200 units if Congress retains power. "If re-elected in Chhattisgarh, Congress will launch Mahtari Nyay Yojana for women to provide Rs 500 subsidy per gas cylinder," Gandhi Vadra said. Loans of Self Help Groups and the loans availed by women under the Saksham Yojna will be waived, she added. She also said that free treatment will be provided to the victims of road accidents and other sudden accidents under the Chief Minister's Special Health Assistance ...
The latest decision comes on the back of a series of steps taken by the Centre over the past one month to reduce the cost of LPG cylinder ahead of crucial state and general elections
The Ujjwala beneficiaries currently pay Rs 703 per 14.2-kg cylinder as against the market price of Rs 903
Jet fuel or ATF price on Sunday was hiked by 5 per cent -- the fourth straight monthly increase since July, and commercial cooking gas (LPG) rates were raised by a steep Rs 209 per 19-kg cylinder, in line with the firming up seen in international benchmarks. However, the price of domestic LPG - the one used in household kitchens for cooking purposes - remained unchanged at Rs 903 per 14.2-kg cylinder. Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) price was increased by Rs 5,779.84 per kilolitre, or 5.1 per cent, in the national capital to Rs 118,199.17 per kl from Rs 112,419.33, according to a price notification of state-owned fuel retailers. The increase comes on back of the steepest-ever 14.1 per cent increase (Rs 13,911.07 per kl) effected on September 1, and a 8.5 per cent or Rs 7,728.38 per kl increase on August 1. The fourth straight increase in prices of jet fuel, which makes up for 40 per cent of an airline's operating cost, will increase the burden on already financially strained airlines.
Congress leaders are meeting with domestic LPG cylinder supply boys and telling them to talk to women about the benefits of the LPG scheme of the party
The Congress party has begun its campaign in Telangana with the promise of financial aid to students and special assistance to women, including LPG cylinders at Rs 500 and Rs 2,500 per month
Beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana will also receive the first refill and a stove free of cost
Five significant changes are going to take place from the first day of September 2023. These changes will directly affect your pocket, and it is important to know these changes