Once again LPG price hiked by Rs 25. Check rates

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March 1, 2021

LPG price hiked by Rs 50 per cylinder in Delhi, here's how much it will cost now

New Delhi, Mar 1: Several new rules will come into force from Monday (March 1) affecting the daily life of people. Under the new rules, the LPG Cylinder price has been increased by Rs 25 per cylinder from today. This is the 4th hike since February, which takes the cumulative hike to Rs 125 per cylinder now.

If you are in Delhi, you have to pay more for a domestic gas cylinder, which will now cost Rs 819. The 14.2 Kg gas cylinder will cost more in the national capital as the domestic oil companies have decided to raise the price by Rs 25.

In February, the LPG rates were revised thrice amid surging crude oil prices. Currently, a 14.2 Kg cylinder is priced at Rs 794 in the national capital while it costs Rs 745.50 in Kolkata and Rs 735 in Chennai.

First, it was increased on February 4 by Rs 25 and then on February 14 by Rs 50. Since December, cooking gas prices are constantly being hiked by Rs 200 per cylinder.

The state-run oil companies are tasked with determining the price of LPG gas cylinders which is revised on a monthly basis. The rates are affected by international fuel rates.

On the first day of every month, Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) announce new rates of cooking gas cylinders. Fuel rates, which are revised on the daily basis, have reached an all-time high in India amid surging crude oil prices.

Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan recently hinted that the price will decrease in the country as the winter season ends.

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India’s Tougher Pilot Fatigue Rules: Why IndiGo’s Operations Crashed Into Turbulence

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December 6,2025

New Delhi: IndiGo, India’s largest airline, faced major operational turbulence this week after failing to prepare for new pilot-fatigue regulations issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). The stricter rules—designed to improve flight safety—took effect in phases through 2024, with the latest implementation on November 1. IndiGo has acknowledged that inadequate roster planning led to widespread cancellations and delays.

Below are the key DGCA rules that affected IndiGo’s operations:

1. Longer Mandatory Weekly Rest

Weekly rest for pilots has been increased from 36 hours to 48 hours.

The government says the extended break is essential to curb cumulative fatigue. This rule remains in force despite the current crisis.

2. Cap on Night Landings

Pilots can now perform only two night landings per week—a steep reduction from the earlier limit of six.

Night hours, defined as midnight to early morning, are considered the least alert period for pilots.

Given the disruptions, this rule has been temporarily relaxed for IndiGo until February 10.

3. Reduced Maximum Night Flight Duty

Flight duty that stretches into the night is now capped at 10 hours.

This measure has also been kept on hold for IndiGo until February 10 to stabilize operations.

4. Weekly Rest Cannot Be Replaced With Personal Leave

Airlines can no longer count a pilot’s personal leave as part of the mandatory 48-hour rest.

Pilots say this closes a loophole that previously reduced actual rest time.

Currently, all airlines are exempt from this rule to normalise travel.

5. Mandatory Fatigue Monitoring

Airlines must submit quarterly fatigue reports along with corrective actions to DGCA.

This system aims to create a transparent fatigue-tracking framework across the industry.

The DGCA has stressed that these rules were crafted to strengthen flight safety and align India with global fatigue-management standards. The temporary relaxations are expected to remain until February 2025, giving IndiGo time to stabilise its schedules and restore normal air travel.

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