India, June 8 -- Union Minister Pralhad Joshi said on Sunday that the Centre also feels "very sad and sorry" over the hike in gas cylinder prices, but described it as "inevitable" given the prevailing global situation.

The domestic cooking gas LPG price has been raised by Rs 29 per cylinder, marking the second increase in three months as Sate-owned fuel retailers continue to grapple with elevated global energy costs. "We also feel very sad and sorry about the hike in gas cylinder prices, but before criticising, everyone should understand the situation in the entire world. The world is reeling under very serious crises," Joshi said, speaking to reporters here.

"No transshipment is happening, and LPG is available from a very limited numbe...