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Household Prices Surge: Milk +₹12, LPG ₹72.50, Cigarettes ₹10
✍️ Bhaskar English
🗓 12 Nov 2026, 07:46 PM
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India’s consumer price index shows a rise in household staples, with milk up ₹12, LPG at ₹72.50, and cigarettes costing ₹10 more.
The latest consumer price index released by the Ministry of Consumer Affairs shows a rise in household staples. Milk prices increased by ₹12 per litre, LPG price rose to ₹72.50 per 5 kg cylinder, and cigarettes cost ₹10 more per pack. The price hike is part of the government’s effort to curb inflation and reflect changes in production and supply costs. Consumers are expected to feel the impact across kitchen and bathroom items, affecting monthly budgets.