‘High cost of commercial LPG will lead to diversion of domestic cylinders’
The Hindu
Activists say domestic cylinders will find their way into black market
Consumer activists and distributors are worried that the recent increase in prices of commercial LPG cylinders will lead to illegal diversion of domestic cylinders. In Chennai, the price of one commercial cylinder, which was ₹1,831 last month, rose to ₹2,133 this month.
T. Sadagopan, consumer activist, said such a steep increase would lead to cylinders being sold in the black market. “Already, there are complaints that domestic cylinders are being illegally refilled at fuel outlets. One can see this happening in bunks on the outskirts. It is a dangerous thing and the price increase will lead to diversion of domestic cylinders since they are cheaper. Families that cannot afford to buy domestic cylinders are converting to wood-fired stoves. They will see a good business opportunity in this situation,” he said.
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