Outcry in Shimla: Commercial LPG Price Surge Sparks Inflation Fears

In Shimla, eatery owners decry a steep Rs 993 hike in commercial LPG prices, fearing it will drive inflation as food costs rise. The price of a 19 kg cylinder has hit Rs 3,071, affecting both businesses and tourists. Criticism mounts against the government's post-election policies blamed for inflationary pressures.

Eatery proprietors in Shimla are voicing concerns over a sharp Rs 993 increase in commercial LPG cylinder prices, warning of potential inflationary effects as food costs are expected to rise.

Local businesses, including hoteliers and food vendors, are feeling the economic strain, as the price of a 19 kg cylinder has surged to Rs 3,071. This price escalation is not only burdening regular customers and tourists but is also squeezing profit margins for business owners.

Critics, including CPI(M) leader Vijender Mehra, are lambasting the Union government's policies, accusing them of applying financial pressure on citizens post-elections. The government attributes the price hike to international tensions, specifically the US-Israel-Iran conflict.