West Asia Crisis: Opposition targets Centre as LPG prices rise Rs 89 in 3 months

Opposition parties target the Centre after LPG prices rose ₹89 in three months, with Kharge questioning Modi government’s fuel diversification claims amid continued West Asia conflict-driven energy pressure.

New Delhi: Opposition parties on Sunday intensified their attack on the Centre after domestic LPG prices rose by ₹29 per cylinder, taking the total increase over the last three months to ₹89 and pushing the price in Delhi to ₹942.

The latest hike comes amid continued volatility in global energy markets linked to the ongoing West Asia conflict.

Kharge questions fuel diversification claims

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge criticised the government over rising cooking gas prices, saying the increase was “incinerating the kitchens of the common people.”

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Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s earlier remarks on fuel diversification during the West Asia crisis, Kharge questioned whether those measures had actually protected Indian consumers from rising costs.

घरेलू LPG दामों में आग की लपटें आम जनता की रसोई को भस्म करने पर तुली हुई है !!

मोदी सरकार ने पिछले 4 महीनों में घरेलू LPG सिलेंडर के दामों में ₹89 की बढ़ोतरी की है।

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— Mallikarjun Kharge (@kharge) June 7, 2026

He also recalled BJP protests against LPG price hikes during the UPA government and asked why similar demonstrations were absent now.

Opposition parties escalate criticism

Trinamool Congress described the hike as another blow to households already struggling with inflation, while Samajwadi Party accused the BJP-led government of burdening ordinary citizens with rising prices.

Congress leaders also warned that fuel-linked inflation could worsen further if geopolitical tensions continue.

Government cites global market pressures

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas defended the pricing structure, stating that Indian households still pay significantly lower LPG prices compared to several neighbouring and developed countries.

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Officials said beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana continue to receive subsidy support, effectively paying ₹642 per cylinder for eligible refills.

The ministry added that the actual market-linked supply cost of a cylinder has crossed ₹1,600.

West Asia conflict impacts fuel costs

Global energy prices have remained under pressure since the escalation of conflict in West Asia earlier this year. Analysts say India, as a major fuel importer, remains vulnerable to international crude and gas price fluctuations despite diversification efforts.

The latest hike has once again brought fuel inflation and subsidy policy to the centre of political debate.