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For the last few days, inflation has been constantly falling on the pockets of the general public. Earlier, the prices of petrol and diesel were touching the sky, and now the central government has also increased the prices of LPG gas by Rs 50. This news is no less than a shock for families who depend on LPG for everyday needs. Along with this, the prices of petrol and diesel have also been increased by Rs 2 per liter. These new prices will be implemented from 12 o'clock tonight, due to which additional pressure on the budget of the people is sure.

What is the reason for prices hike?

Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, while clarifying this decision, said that the fluctuations in crude oil prices in the global market are a major reason for this. He also assured that the government would review the situation in the coming days and take steps if needed. But the question is whether this review will be able to provide relief to the common people, or will this process of inflation go longer? Experts believe that international market instability and weakness of rupee are the main reasons behind this increase.

Effect on everyday life

The increase in the price of LPG gas will affect the middle class and poor families. The kitchen budget was already staggering the rising prices of vegetables and pulses, and now the increase in the price of gas cylinders by Rs 50 has made the situation more difficult. At the same time, an increase of 2 rupees in petrol and diesel prices will cost transport and transportation of goods, which will show the effect on the prices of everything in the market. A common citizen expressed displeasure and said, “Earlier cooking was getting difficult, now driving is also getting heavy.”