3 Things The Catch Up: LPG price hike amid war impact (1 April)
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Apr 1, 2026 A rundown of the LPG price hike for commercial cylinders while domestic rates stay steady. A political apology over controversial historical remarks draws attention. Iran signals readiness for a prolonged conflict and outlines conditions to end fighting. China and Pakistan propose a five-point peace plan while Pakistan offers to host US-Iran talks. A Russian military transport crash in Crimea raises grave concerns.
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Commercial LPG Hike Hits Businesses Not Households
- Commercial LPG prices rose Rs. 195.5 per 19kg cylinder amid rising global energy prices driven by the West Asia conflict.
- Delhi's commercial 19kg cylinder now costs Rs. 2078.5 while domestic 14.2kg rates stay at Rs. 913, creating under-recoveries for public OMCs.
Government Shields Household LPG Rates For Now
- Domestic LPG rates remain unchanged at Rs 913 for a 14.2 kg cylinder despite mounting under-recoveries for public sector oil marketing companies.
- Officials say state-level levies cause price variations and the government is cautious about passing costs to households.
MP Nishikan Dube Publicly Apologises Over Controversial Remarks
- BJP MP Nishikan Dube apologised after backlash for remarks linking Utkal leader Biju Patnaik to US and CIA support during the 1962 war.
- Dube said his comments were misinterpreted and referenced his personal views on Jawaharlal Nehru on platform X.