India, April 7 -- justify;">The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) on Wednesday criticised the Centre over rising prices, alleging that the government may increase the cost of household LPG cylinders after the conclusion of assembly elections in five states.

AAP national media in-charge Anurag Dhanda claimed that prices of several commodities, including commercial LPG cylinders, fuel and other essential goods, had already risen in recent weeks.

Addressing a press conference, Dhanda alleged that commercial LPG cylinder prices had increased by Rs.525 over the past two months, and said this had led to higher food costs in restaurants and delivery services. He further claimed that premium petrol prices had risen recently, along with increases in cement,...