Cheap and Costlier Amenities List: The day of July 1, 2026 has brought many changes across the country. These are such changes which have great importance in the lives of common people. Due to these changes, someone’s life may become easier and someone else’s life may become difficult. Because with the beginning of July 1, many facilities have become expensive and many facilities have also become cheaper.
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On one hand, the common people have got relief in the base import price of commercial LPG, ATF and gold and silver from July 1, while on the other hand, railway travel, some banking services and many credit card related charges have become expensive or less beneficial. So let us show you a list here in which what has become cheaper and what has become expensive is being told.
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What became cheaper from July 1?
Today’s day started with reduction in prices of important things. See the list here:
- 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder has become cheaper.
- 5 kg small cylinder became cheaper by Rs 13.
- Petrol has become cheaper by Rs 5 per liter and diesel by Rs 3 per liter.
- ATF (Aviation Turbine Fuel) has become cheaper by Rs 5 per liter.
- The base import price of gold has been reduced by $ 51 (about Rs 4 thousand 851) per 10 grams.
- The base import price of silver has been reduced by $22 (about Rs 2 thousand 092) per kilogram.
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What became expensive from July 1?
While many things and facilities have become cheaper since July 1, an increase in the prices of many facilities has also been seen. See the list here:
- Indian Railways has increased the passenger fares.
- Fares for non-AC mail/express trains have been increased by 1 paisa per kilometre.
- AC class fare has been increased by 2 paise per kilometer.
- Fees have been increased on transactions exceeding the prescribed limit from ICICI Bank ATM.
- Charges for IMPS and some other banking services have been revised.
- Additional charges have been imposed on certain categories of spends on HDFC Bank credit cards.
- The terms and conditions of reward points and some transactions have also been changed.
- The complimentary air accident insurance cover available on some co-branded credit cards of SBI Card has been discontinued.
- There were also changes in the benefits and payment structure of some cards.
- Now even getting a passport made has become expensive, not only getting a new passport but updating the old one has also become expensive.
Let us tell you that due to these facilities being expensive and cheap, it will have a huge impact on the lives of common people. People will definitely benefit from the things that have become cheaper. But due to increase in inflation the budget of the common man will be shaken. However, there has been a reduction in the prices of everyday items, due to which the common people have heaved a sigh of relief.

