Bengaluru: Chief Minister DK Shivakumar on Sunday stated that he has requested a comprehensive report regarding the recent increases in prices of LPG, industrial gas, and diesel. He mentioned that he would respond to the hike in domestic LPG cylinder prices on Monday after reviewing the report.
Speaking before commencing his gratitude tour to his home constituency, Shivakumar expressed greater concern over the rise in industrial gas and diesel prices. He indicated that he would comment on the issue in detail after examining the report.
Deputy CM criticizes Centre
Meanwhile, Deputy Chief Minister G Parameshwara criticized the central government for increasing LPG cylinder prices once again, alleging that the move has placed an additional burden on common people. He accused the Centre of attempting to justify the hike by citing the prevailing war situation.
Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (RDPR) Minister Eshwar Khandre also slammed the Centre over the Rs 29 increase in the price of a 14.2-kg domestic LPG cylinder. Questioning whether this was the 'achhe din' promised by the BJP-led government, Khandre noted that this was the second hike in domestic LPG prices within three months, raising the cumulative burden on consumers by nearly Rs 90.
He alleged that repeated price increases have severely impacted poor and middle-class families and termed them a result of the Centre's 'misgovernance'.
