LPG Price Hike: Double blow to students! After gas, now PG fares increase; Know since when pocket expenses are increasing

LPG Price Hike: The rising prices of cylinders have put the whole of India in tension. While recently the prices of LPG cylinders were seen increasing, once again another news is coming out regarding LPG. For your information, let us tell you that after the huge increase in the prices of commercial LPG cylinders and the total cost of cooking, students and working professionals living in hostels and Paying Guest (PG) accommodations across Tamil Nadu will have to face higher living expenses. The operators have increased the fare by about 10 percent.

increasing rents

According to an official notice issued by the state-level organization of IT hostel and PG owners, the new rent rates will come into effect from Tuesday, May 5, 2026, news agency IANS reports. This increase reflects rising operating expenses, especially food preparation, which has become increasingly expensive in the past few months.

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What is the price of LPG?

This latest development has come to light at a time when on Friday the price of commercial LPG was increased by Rs 993 per 19 kg cylinder, the biggest increase till date. This is the third consecutive monthly increase due to increases in global energy prices linked to the Middle East conflict. A 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder – used by institutions like hotels and restaurants – is now fetching a record Rs 3,071.5 in Delhi, whereas earlier it was priced at Rs 2,078.50.

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