Not just LPG, petrol, diesel: MP hikes milk prices by Rs 2–4 per litre

Milk has become costlier across several parts of Madhya Pradesh from April 1, with prices rising by Rs 2 to Rs 4 per litre, a PTI report stated. The increase, which coincides with fresh revisions in fuel and energy rates, has been reported in cities such as Indore, Ujjain, Bhopal and Jabalpur, according to the Madhya Pradesh Milk Vendors Federation.

Milk prices rise across cities

The revised rates came into effect on the first day of the new financial year. Vendors in Indore said loose milk that was earlier sold at Rs 60 per litre is now priced at Rs 63 per litre. Other cities have seen similar hikes, depending on local supply and demand conditions.

The increase applies mainly to loose milk, which is widely consumed in urban and semi-urban households.

Vendors point to summer pressure

Milk sellers said the decision was driven by seasonal challenges and rising input costs.

"We had to increase milk prices due to the shortage of green fodder during the summer season and the increase in animal feed prices. The milk production capacity of cattle decreases during summer anyway," said Bharat Mathurawala, president of the Madhya Pradesh Milk Vendors Federation.

Fuel and LPG costs add to the burden

The milk price hike comes at a time when energy costs have also moved up from April 1. Commercial LPG cylinders and smaller refill packs have become more expensive across major cities.

In Delhi, the price of a 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder has gone up by nearly Rs 200, while smaller 5 kg refill cylinders have also seen a noticeable increase. Kolkata has recorded an even sharper rise in commercial LPG rates, reflecting a wider trend across urban centres.

Domestic cooking gas prices, however, have not changed in this round and remain at the levels revised earlier in March.

At the same time, Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices have increased in metro cities, with Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai all reporting higher rates. The jump in ATF prices has also impacted airlines, especially those operating international routes, where fuel costs have risen sharply.

Officials have linked these changes to global factors, including higher crude oil prices and tensions in West Asia that have disrupted key supply routes.

Government says supplies stable

Even as prices rise, the government has said there is no shortage of fuel in the country. Authorities have stated that petrol pumps are functioning normally and that adequate stocks of petrol and diesel are available.

They have also urged people not to panic, adding that refineries are operating at high capacity and LPG production has been increased to meet demand.