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LPG cylinder prices vs petrol

Why cooking gas hits household budgets differently from pump fuel.

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LPG is usually priced as a national cylinder rate, while petrol/diesel vary by zone. Households feel LPG as a lumpy expense - one cylinder at a time - so percentage hikes are very visible.

When reading the fuel desk, check both the zone petrol cards and the LPG figure.

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