New Delhi: Congress party, on Thursday, took a jibe at Central Government saying that it should celebrate the festival of Navratri by reducing the prices of LPG cylinders for nine consecutive days. Addressing a press conference, Congress spokesperson Alka Lamba said, "Center has increased the prices of LPG cylinders on the very first day of Navratri. Economic slowdown, unemployment and inflation are the issues by which the common man has been most affected. But even during these nine days of worship, this government is not feeling the pain of people."
This comes a day after LPG prices were hiked by Rs 15, in line with the surge in the international fuel prices. Now a non-subsidised 14.2 kg cylinder will cost Rs 899.50 in Delhi.
"Since September 24, 2021, the prices of petrol and diesel have been increased 9 times. As per the data given by Petroleum Planning and Analysis, petrol prices in Delhi stands at Rs 103.24, while diesel is at Rs 91.77," she said.