Jaipur, June 7 -- Senior Congress leader and former Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Sunday launched a sharp attack on the Central government over the recent increase in domestic LPG cylinder prices, saying the hike has severely disrupted household budgets and affected "kitchen management" across families.

Speaking to the media in Jaipur, Gehlot said rising fuel prices, including petrol and diesel, have added continuous pressure on inflation.

"The price of a cylinder has increased by Rs 29... The prices of gas cylinders keep increasing along with petrol and diesel... It is a huge blow that, along with petrol and diesel, LPG prices are also continuously rising. No one knows where this inflation will stop," he said.

He further sa...