New Delhi witnessed a wave of public fury on Saturday after the government announced a steep hike in LPG cylinder prices. Domestic cylinders jumped by Rs 60, while commercial ones surged by Rs 114.50, dealing a heavy blow to households already grappling with inflation.
Streets buzzed with discontent as citizens voiced their frustrations. A Delhi resident told reporters, ‘There should be a cap on inflation. Prices of essentials keep rising daily, making life unbearable. We need real controls.’ A local woman echoed, ‘This gas price increase is causing immense hardship for families.’
From Ambala, Prem Lata’s words cut deep: ‘This ongoing conflict is hurting us here. Cylinders are pricier, everything costs more. Tell me, where do the poor turn? Wars rage abroad, but inflation wages war on us.’
Kanchan Heera pointed to global tensions, blaming the US-Israel strikes on Iran over the past week. ‘This conflict will trigger worldwide inflation,’ she warned. In Pune, another woman called the sudden surge shocking: ‘Such abrupt hikes burden common families. They must be limited.’
Homemakers in Pune highlighted the ripple effects. ‘Rising gas prices hit every kitchen and wallet. Even restaurant bills will climb,’ one said. Pooja Giri added, ‘The poor suffer most, but middle-class families feel it too.’ Ranchi’s Rakesh Mishra urged normalcy: ‘We need stability soon; it’s draining our pockets.’
Experts link the hike to Middle East unrest, where US-Israel actions against Iran have spiked global energy costs. Supply chain fears in oil and gas markets are pushing prices higher, with no quick relief in sight. As families recalibrate budgets, the question lingers: how much more can households endure?