In the beginning of 2025, many relief news has come to light for the general public. The fall in LPG cylinders, petrol, and gold prices has given relief to the people. Also, Jio and Airtel have introduced special offers and new recharge plans for their customers. These changes will directly affect the pocket and lifestyle of the common man. Let us know in detail about all these important news in this article.
Cylinder prices cut
LPG cylinder prices have declined in early 2025. Especially the prices of commercial gas cylinders (19 kg) have been reduced. However, there has been no change in the prices of 14 kg cylinders with domestic use.
New prices of LPG cylinder (February 2025)
| City | Commercial Cylinder (19 kg) | Domestic cylinder (14 kg) |
| Delhi | ₹ 1814 | ₹ 842.50 |
| Mumbai | ₹ 1756 | ₹ 843 |
| Kolkata | ₹ 1911 | ₹ 860.50 |
| Chennai | ₹ 1966 | ₹ 860.50 |
Important information:
- Commercial cylinders have decreased by ₹ 14.50 per cylinder.
- The price of domestic cylinders remains the same.
Petrol and diesel cheaper
Budget 2025 has given great relief to the prices of petrol and diesel. The government has announced a cut in excise duty, which has reduced fuel prices.
Excise duty on petrol and diesel
| Year | Petrol (₹/liter) | Diesel (₹/liter) |
| May 2022 | ₹ 19.90 | ₹ 15.80 |
| February 2025 | ₹ 18.50 | ₹ 14.00 |
key benefits:
- Due to decrease in transportation costs, the prices of everyday goods will be low.
- Inflation will have a positive effect.
Gold prices fall
Gold prices have also seen a decrease, which is a relief news for investors and jewelry enthusiasts.
New gold prices (February 2025)
| Type | Price (₹/10 grams) |
| 22 carat | ₹ 52,000 |
| 24 carat | ₹ 56,500 |
Jio and Airtel’s new recharge plans
Telecom companies have launched cheap voice and SMS plans following the new TRAI rules. These plans are beneficial for customers who do not use internet data.
Jio plans
- ₹ 458 Plan:
- Validity: 84 days
- Free calling and 1000 sms
- ₹ 1958 Plan:
- Validity: 365 days
- Free calling and 3600 sms
Airtel’s plans
- ₹ 499 Plan:
- Validity: 84 days
- Unlimited calling and 900 SMS
- ₹ 1959 Plan:
- Validity: 365 days
- Unlimited calling and 3600 sms
The effect of these changes
- Relief to common man:
- Due to the cylinder and fuel being cheap, the budget of the house will be better.
- Industries benefit:
- Low transportation cost will reduce production costs.
- Improvement in telecom services:
- Cheap recharge plans will give customers more options.
conclusion
The year 2025 has brought many good news for the general public. Whether it is the price of LPG cylinder, cheap petrol and diesel or new offers of Jio-Artel-is feeling relieved in every region. These changes will not only make the lives of people easier but will also have a positive impact on the economy of the country.
Disclaimer: The information given above is based on government announcements and reports. Please confirm from the concerned department or company before any decision.
