Daily Summary · May 30, 2026 · Announcement
Petrol and LPG Cylinder Prices Rise Same Day — Opposition Demands Rollback of "Double Shock"
Simultaneous petrol and LPG cooking gas price hikes on Saturday drew sharp criticism from opposition parties demanding a rollback from the Centre, while TVK ministers noted pricing is centrally determined.
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On Saturday, the public faced a double shock as both petrol prices and LPG cooking gas cylinder prices increased on the same day.
The simultaneous hike drew strong criticism from opposition parties in Tamil Nadu, with DMK and MDMK demanding the Central government roll back the price hike.
Opposition parties argued the hikes disproportionately impact lower and middle income households.
TVK ministers urged the Centre to reconsider, noting that Tamil Nadu has no control over oil and LPG pricing since they are centrally determined.
The price revision adds to the inflationary pressure being experienced across the state and is likely to be raised in the upcoming Assembly session.
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