LPG Price Hike Row: Government Says Real Cost ₹1050, Consumers Paying Only ₹913

New Delhi, March 12 The recent increase in domestic LPG cylinder prices has sparked a nationwide political debate, but the Centre claims the actual cost of supplying a cylinder is much higher than what consumers currently pay. According to government sources, the real supply cost of an LPG cylinder ranges between ₹950 and ₹1050, while consumers in Delhi are paying only ₹913 per cylinder. Officials say the government and oil marketing companies are bearing the remaining cost to keep prices under control. Based on international fuel prices, the LPG price should have increased by around ₹130, but the Centre limited the hike to just ₹60 to reduce the burden on households. The government also points out that LPG prices in India remain lower than in several neighbouring countries. While a cylinder costs about ₹913 in India (Delhi), the price is approximately ₹1,046 in Pakistan, ₹1,207 in Nepal, and around ₹1,241 in Sri Lanka. Officials further argue that a typical four-member family uses around four to five cylinders per year, meaning the recent ₹60 increase translates to an additional daily expense of only about 80 pais