Shimla, March 7 -- Concerns are growing among common citizens in Himachal Pradesh after the recent increase in LPG cylinder prices, with many saying the hike will further burden poor and middle-class households amid global tensions in the Middle East.

Speaking to ANI, local residents said the rising cost of domestic and commercial gas cylinders is making daily life increasingly difficult, especially for labourers and small business owners who are already struggling with stagnant wages and rising prices of essential commodities.

Shabbir Ahmed, a labourer, said the increase in gas cylinder prices has added to the financial pressure on ordinary families and workers.

"Domestic cylinders have increased. One cylinder delivered to the house n...