Inflation broke public's back, Modi govt now kicking them: AAP slams Rs 29 LPG hike

New Delhi,UPDATED: Jun 7, 2026 23:18 IST

Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Sunday attacked the Centre over the latest increase in domestic LPG prices, alleging that the Modi government was burdening people already struggling with inflation. The party said the price of a domestic LPG cylinder had been increased for the second time in three months, with the latest hike of Rs 29 taking the cost of a 14.2-kg cylinder to Rs 942.

In a post on X, AAP said, “LPG cylinder prices have increased again. Domestic gas cylinders have become costlier for the second time within three months. After this increase of Rs 29, the price of a 14.2-kg cylinder has reached Rs 942. Inflation has already broken the public's back, and now the Modi government is kicking them in the stomach as well.”

AAP MP Sanjay Singh also criticised the hike and questioned comparisons between LPG prices in India and those in developed countries such as the United States and Canada.

Speaking to reporters, Singh said, “First, the price of commercial cylinders was raised, and now the price of domestic cylinders has been increased too. India is being compared to America and Canada in terms of gas prices. But what is the per capita income in the US? What is it in Canada? And in India? In terms of per capita income, we rank 142nd. Raising gas prices is tantamount to placing yet another burden on the people of this country.”

Singh further alleged that the government was unable to control inflation because it remained focused on Hindu-Muslim issues. “They are unable to control inflation because their minds are occupied with Hindu-Muslim matters. Exam papers are being leaked across the country, and five students have already lost their lives,” he said.

He also accused the government of justifying rising prices and other issues. “Whether inflation rises or people are distressed by paper leaks, the government always has a justification. It is even more unfortunate that the government refuses to acknowledge the existence of inflation, or the fact that the rupee has been continuously falling,” Singh added.

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