New Delhi, April 1 -- Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Priyanka Chaturvedi on Wednesday criticised the Centre over the recent increase in commercial LPG cylinder prices, stating that the burden of the hike will ultimately fall on the public and contribute to rising inflation.

Speaking to ANI, Chaturvedi highlighted that the decision would impact small business owners, and questioned that when the oil was bought at a lower price, the common people didn't get its benefit; however, as soon as its prices rose, the government hiked the oil prices.

"Such a massive increase in the price of commercial cylinders. This burden will have to be borne by the public. This will fuel inflation; it's unfortunate. When oil was being bought at lower prices, the publ...