Fuel, power, LPG: Here’s how to soften the monthly shock

May 12, 2026 | 18:31 IST

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Domestic energy prices remain volatile, but you can switch to green alternatives to protect your household budget

Every time Rajat Grewal fills up his Mahindra Thar in Delhi, it costs him around Rs 3,000. He does it roughly twice a month. That’s over Rs 5,500 a month just on diesel. And that’s before global crude prices have fully filtered through to the pump.

About 900km away in Ahmedabad, Kunjan Bhavsar hasn’t paid an electricity bill in months. His rooftop solar system, installed in 2024, generates more than his household uses. His system will pay for itself in five to six years.

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Fuel, power, LPG: Here’s how to soften the monthly shock

Domestic energy prices remain volatile, but you can switch to green alternatives to protect your household budget

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Fuel, power, LPG: Here’s how to soften the monthly shock

Domestic energy prices remain volatile, but you can switch to green alternatives to protect your household budget

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