Congress's 'inflation man' jab at PM Modi after commerical LPG price hike again

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• Images/Agencies Poll How do you feel about the criticism by Congress party of Prime Minister Modi regarding LPG price hikes?
• Support the Congress party's stance Disagree with their criticism NEW DELHI: The Congress party on Monday attacked the Centre after commercial LPG cylinder prices were increased by up to Rs 53.50 from June 1, accusing Prime Minister Narendra Modi of burdening people with rising costs.The opposition party alleged that 'Inflation Man Modi' had once again 'cracked the whip' by raising LPG prices.The attack came after the price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder was increased across major cities.
• In Delhi, the price was raised by Rs 42 to Rs 3,113.50, while in Kolkata it went up by Rs 53.50 to Rs 3,255.50.The price revision applies to commercial cylinders used by hotels, restaurants and businesses.
• There has been no change in domestic cooking gas cylinder prices.The price of a 5-kg Free Trade LPG (FTL) cylinder was also increased by Rs 11 and now costs Rs 821.50 in Delhi.Targeting the government over the latest revision, the Congress party shared a post on X and alleged that commercial LPG prices had risen sharply over the past five months."'Inflation Man' Modi has cracked the whip again.
• Today, he hiked the commercial cylinder by ₹53.50," the party wrote.The Congress claimed that commercial LPG cylinder prices have increased by a cumulative Rs 1,571.50 since the beginning of the year.According to the party, the latest hike of Rs 53.50 on June 1 follows successive increases in January, February, March, April and May.The party further alleged, "In just 5 months, the commercial cylinder has become about 1,572 rupees more expensive, and the year isn't even over yet.