LPG Price Hike: India Still Cheaper Than Neighbors Pakistan, Nepal, Sri Lanka

• Domestic LPG cylinder price increased by ₹60; Delhi ₹913, Kolkata ₹939 for 14.2 kg.
• Despite the hike, India's LPG prices are lower than Pakistan (~₹1,046), Sri Lanka (~₹1,241), and Nepal (~₹1,207).
• Price increase attributed to fluctuations in global fuel prices, government sources state.
• LPG prices in India are kept below market rates to reduce the burden on common people.
• Ujjwala Yojana beneficiaries receive annual subsidies, reducing cooking expenses for poor families.