Cooking gas costs 1,102 in Guwahati after Rs 50 hike, 168% rise in 8 yrs

The price of cooking gas refills has gone up by 168% in the city in eight years of the NDA rule, burning a deep hole in the pockets of the common people. From Rs 410 on May 1, 2014 to Rs 1,102 on Wednesday after a fresh hike of Rs 50, there has been an overall increase of Rs 692. A total of Rs 347 was hiked per 14.2 kg refill in Guwahati in the first term of the NDA government while Rs 345 has already been increased so far in the second term of the government.