'Haven’t we held the prices steady for so long? check the prices globally'; Suresh Gopi reacts

KOTTAYAM: Union Minister Suresh Gopi has reacted to the sharp increase in commercial LPG prices, saying people should compare prices across the world.

Speaking while returning after attending a function in Kottayam, he said, “Check the prices globally and see how much they have increased. Haven’t we held the prices steady for so long? Wasn’t the commercial cylinder earlier just a nominal figure?”

He did not respond to questions from reporters about whether fuel prices would increase further.

Meanwhile, the price of commercial LPG cylinders has been increased by Rs 993 in a single revision, the biggest hike so far. With this, the price of a cylinder has crossed Rs 3000. The sudden hike comes after elections in several states, including Kerala, West Bengal, Assam, and Tamil Nadu.

Following the increase, the price of a commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi has reached Rs 3,071.50. There has been no change in domestic LPG prices, with a 14.2 kg cylinder priced at Rs 913 in the national capital. In Thiruvananthapuram, a 19 kg commercial cylinder now costs Rs 3,106, while in Kochi it is priced at Rs 3,085.