Let alone eating out, even cooking at home becomes expensive from today

Non-subsdised LPG is what consumers buy after exhausting their quota of 12. PTI reported that this is the second monthly increase in rates.
Let alone eating out, even cooking at home becomes expensive from today
Empty Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders are seen at a gas distribution centre at Dujana village in Noida, on the outskirts of New Delhi October 7, 2015. REUTERS/Anindito Mukherjee/File Photo

Prices of non-subsidised cooking gas, LPG, was raised by Rs 21 per cylinder from June 1.

Non-subsdised LPG is what consumers buy after exhausting their quota of 12. PTI reported that this is the second monthly increase in rates.

Non-subsidised cooking gas (LPG) now costs Rs 548.50 in Delhi as against Rs 527.50 previously. The hike comes on the back of a Rs 18 per cylinder increase in price on May 1.

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Subsidised LPG costs Rs 419.18 per 14.2-kg cylinder in Delhi.

Moreover, eating out at restaurants has also gotten more expensive from today as 0.5% Krishi Kalyan Cess has been introduced.

The total indirect tax now stands at 15%, which includes 14% service tax, 0.5% education cess and now 0.5% Krishi Kalyan Cess.