The price of domestic LPG and kerosene will increase to more than double the current price from tomorrow.
A cylinder will now cost Nu 1,196 from Nu 504 in the capital. The LPG prices will be increased by Nu 612 to Nu 693 in different parts of the Country.
The price per litre for kerosene is increased by Nu 40.30 to Nu 41.73 . In Thimphu, a litre of kerosene will now cost Nu 55.22.
According to the press release from the Department of Trade, the increase in prices is due to the withdrawal of subsidy by the Government of India.
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