THE HINDU DATED 03rd May 2026

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THE HINDU DATED 03rd May 2026

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1.     Commercial LPG, 5-kg cylinders and bulk diesel price hike

The government increased prices of commercial LPG, 5-kg cylinders and bulk diesel, while retail petrol and diesel prices remained unchanged. This affects restaurants, small businesses, transport users and consumers indirectly through higher service costs. The logic behind fuel pricing is linked to global crude prices, import costs, taxation and oil marketing company recoveries. The government reduced excise duty on export of diesel and aviation fuel, showing an attempt to balance domestic supply and market stability. The stand of the Opposition is that such hikes burden common people and small enterprises. The government’s stand is likely based on fiscal and market adjustment. The gist is that fuel pricing remains a sensitive economic issue because it directly affects inflation, business costs and household budgets.

2.     GST collections rise to record ₹2.43 lakh crore