Kolkata, March 8 -- The women's wing of the Trinamool Congress (TMC) staged a protest in Kolkata on Sunday against the Central government over the recent hike in prices of commercial and domestic LPG cylinders.

Despite the Rs 60 increase in the domestic 14.2 kg Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinder, LPG prices in India remain lower than in several neighbouring countries, people familiar with the matter told ANI.

Following the revision on Saturday, a 14.2 kg cylinder now costs approximately Rs 913 in Delhi, compared with around Rs 1,046 in Pakistan, Rs 1,241 in Sri Lanka, and Rs 1,207 in Nepal.

People familiar with the matter said the latest hike translates to an increase of about 80 paise per family per day, or roughly 20 paise per pe...