Inflation News: There was a war going on between Iran and the US since February, which took a break for a few days in June, but now once again the conflict between the two countries has started. Due to which inflation started spreading across the country since March. Especially in the month of May, inflation increased very rapidly which had an impact on the public’s pockets as well. Recently, the inflation rate for the month of June has been revealed, which has increased the tension of the people.

Inflation increased in June
Inflation has increased significantly in June as compared to May. According to the recently released CPI report, retail inflation has increased to 4.38% in June. Which was 3.93% in the month of May. According to this report, inflation on food items stood at 5.32% in June, whereas it was 4.78% in May. So let us tell you what has become expensive and what has become cheap.

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Prices of these things increased
The biggest reason for increase in inflation in the month of June has been the increase in the prices of petrol and diesel in May. Due to which the cost of transportation has also increased. Due to this the prices of these things have increased:

stuff	May inflation rate (in percent)	June inflation rate (in percent)
silver jewelery	155.25%	133.21%
Ginger	32.50%	50.41%
Tomato	48.43%	31.92%
Gold and Diamond Jewelery	40.91	36.82%

The prices of these things decreased
However, not only have the prices of things increased, but the prices of many everyday items have also decreased, which also includes vegetables and fruits. The list of these things is as follows:

stuff	May inflation rate (in percent)	June inflation rate (in percent)
Potato	-23.71	-20.34%
Pea	-11.47	-9.67%
motor car/jeep	-7.19	-6.89%
Cumin	-4.59	-3.75%

Let us tell you that the inflation rate has increased in the month of June as compared to May because the government had increased the prices of petrol and diesel gas in May itself. Which had an impact on things used in everyday life. Everything from milk to transport had started becoming expensive. Now it will be interesting to see what comes out in the July report.

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With the beginning of the year 2026, common people have been dealt a severe blow by inflation. On the very first day of the new year, oil marketing companies have increased the prices of LPG gas cylinders significantly. From January 1, 2026, the price of 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder has been increased by Rs 111 across the country.

The new prices have been implemented in all big cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai. However, it is a matter of relief that at present there has been no change in the prices of 14 kg domestic LPG cylinder.

New prices of LPG cylinder came into effect from January 1
Oil marketing companies have implemented new rates for commercial LPG cylinders from January 1, 2026. This increase in prices is believed to directly impact hotels, restaurants and small businessmen.

How much did the prices increase in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai?
According to the new rates, a 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder will now be available for Rs 1691.50 instead of Rs 1580.50 in the capital Delhi. Its price in Kolkata has increased from Rs 1684 to Rs 1795. In Mumbai, the cylinder which was earlier available for Rs 1531.50, now costs Rs 1642.50. Whereas in Chennai its price has been increased from Rs 1739.50 to Rs 1849.50.

Commercial cylinder became cheaper in December
It is noteworthy that earlier on December 1, 2025, the prices of commercial LPG cylinders were reduced. During that time, relief of up to Rs 10 was given in Delhi and Kolkata, while relief of up to Rs 11 was given in Mumbai and Chennai.

Prices had also decreased in November
Not only this, the prices of 19 kg commercial LPG cylinders were also reduced on the first of November 2025. At that time the price in Delhi was reduced from Rs 1595.50 to Rs 1590, in Kolkata it was reduced from Rs 1700.50 to Rs 1694, in Mumbai it was reduced from Rs 1547 to Rs 1542 and in Chennai it was reduced from Rs 1754.50 to Rs 1750.

No change in domestic LPG cylinder prices
While on one hand the prices of commercial LPG cylinders are constantly changing, on the other hand the prices of domestic gas cylinders have remained stable for a long time. The prices of 14 kg domestic LPG cylinder remain at the level of April 2025.

Current price of domestic cylinder in your city
At present, domestic LPG cylinder is available for Rs 853 in Delhi, Rs 879 in Kolkata, Rs 852 in Mumbai and Rs 868 in Chennai. There is a possibility of increase in the prices of food, drinks and other services due to the increase in cost of commercial cylinders at the beginning of the new year.