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Updated - June 08, 2026 at 08:00 AM.
From rising LPG prices due to West Asia disruptions and new edible oil packaging norms, to CBSE tightening its re-evaluation system and Tata Steel facing delays in its UK green steel project—here are today’s key updates across energy, education, and industry.
Centre hikes domestic LPG prices by ₹29/cylinder as OMC losses rise
Let’s start with the LPG price hike. The government has raised domestic LPG prices by ₹29 per cylinder, taking the Delhi price to ₹942. The Oil Ministry said supply costs have risen to over ₹1,600 per cylinder, creating an under-recovery of about ₹700. The increase comes as global LPG prices have jumped 46 per cent since February due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz amid the West Asia conflict.
DoCA prescribes standard pack sizes for edible oils under Legal Metrology framework
Next, the government has standardised edible oil pack sizes under the Legal Metrology framework. The Department of Consumer Affairs has prescribed nine standard pack sizes, ranging from 200 ml/g to 20 litre/kg, to help consumers compare prices more easily across brands. The move follows consultations with industry bodies representing nearly 90 per cent of the sector, with manufacturers and importers given three months to comply.
CBSE retains COEMPT for answer-sheet scanning, shifts data to its own servers
In education news, CBSE has tightened control over its re-evaluation system by migrating answer-sheet data from vendor-managed servers to its own infrastructure following cybersecurity concerns. While COEMPT Eduteck will continue scanning answer sheets for re-evaluation, IIT Kanpur and IIT Madras have reviewed and strengthened the platform after reported vulnerabilities and cyberattack attempts. The board has received over 70,000 requests for verification and re-evaluation of answer sheets this year.
Tata Steel says UK low-emission project faces delays over electricity access
In corporate news, Tata Steel’s £1.25-billion low-carbon steel project in the UK could face a delay of six to eight months due to issues in securing access to electricity. The company said the National Grid has flagged delays in providing the high-voltage power connection required for the new electric arc furnace at Port Talbot. Tata Steel is working with the UK government and power authorities to minimise the impact, but the setback could push the project’s commissioning beyond its original late-2027 or early-2028 target.
Script & VO: Prethicshaa Gurumoorthy
Published on June 8, 2026
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