Essential commodities continuously rising prices, a matter of concern

Mysore | Saturday | 4th September, 2021

Summary:

All these rates are effective from today (Sept.1).

In just three months, Domestic LPG Cylinder prices have gone up by Rs.

75.

This is a big blow to citizens, especially those from financially weaker sections of the society, with the common man already reeling under the effects of COVID-19 pandemic, which has continued to cause havoc across the globe.

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In this covid pandemic, the consistently rising prices of essential commodities have hit the people hard, the State-run Oil  Marketing Companies (OMCs), in yet another blow to the common man, hiked the price of non-subsidised LPG cylinder by Rs.

25, with effect from today.

This is the second consecutive hike in a span of 15 days. 

However, the oil companies slashed the prices of Petrol and Diesel by a few paise today after a week’s break.

As per the revised price, the new rate of Domestic LPG Cylinder (14.2 kg) stands at Rs.

889.50 (earlier Rs.

864.50) and that of 5 kg at Rs.

327.50, while that of Non-Domestic-Non Essential Commercial Cylinder of 5 kg is Rs.