PM Narendra Modi's 'Raksha Bandhan' gift: LPG cylinder prices cut by Rs. 200

By  India Blooms News Service   Aug 29, 2023

Union Cabinet on Tuesday slashed the price of 14.2kg cooking gas cylinder by Rs. 200, giving relief to consumers.

Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur said: The Narendra Modi-led government has decided to reduce the price of gas cylinders by Rs. 200 to mark Raksha Bandhan and Onam.

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He said this is a gift from PM Narendra Modi to all the women of the country.

The Centre announced the move at a time when the country is already facing high inflation ahead of Hindu festival of Rakhi.

The price of 14.2-kg LPG cylinder will now come down from Rs 1,103 to Rs 903 in Delhi.

Thakur said: Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana beneficiaries are already getting a Rs 200 subsidy. They will also benefit from the decrease in the rate.