Domestic cooking gas prices in India have been increased by Rs 29 per cylinder from today, the second revision in three months, as state-owned oil marketing companies struggle to absorb soaring global energy costs linked to the continuing conflict in West Asia.

The increase takes the price of a 14.2-kg domestic LPG cylinder in Delhi to Rs 942 from Rs 913. The latest revision follows a Rs 60 increase announced on March 7 after disruptions in West Asia sent international fuel prices sharply higher.

The development has reignited the political battle over inflation, with the Congress accusing the Narendra Modi government of burdening households already grappling with rising living costs, while the Centre argues that consumers continue to be shielded from the full impact of the global energy shock.

Soon after the increase was announced, the Congress launched a fresh attack on the government.

In a post on X, the party said, “‘Inflation Man Modi’ has cracked the whip again. Now the domestic gas cylinder has been made 29 rupees more expensive. Modi’s formula is clear, extort from the public, fill the coffers of rich friends.”

Punjab Congress chief Amarinder Singh Raja Warring also criticised the increase, posting, “This time, the LPG cylinder will cross Rs 1,000.