From Tuesday, changes in LPG cylinder prices are expected, particularly affecting the household budgets of middle-class families. While commercial LPG prices were reduced in June, domestic 14 kg cylinder rates have remained unchanged for a long time. Oil companies may also revise aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices, which could impact air travel costs.
Effective 1 July 2025, India will see several rule changes affecting daily life, from a hike in LPG cylinder prices, credit card charges to increased railway ticket fares.
From Tuesday, changes in LPG cylinder prices are expected, particularly affecting the household budgets of middle-class families. While commercial LPG prices were reduced in June, domestic 14 kg cylinder rates have remained unchanged for a long time. Oil companies may also revise aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices, which is likely to impact air travel costs.
Starting 1 July 2025, HDFC Bank credit card users will face higher charges. Utility bill payments via credit card may now incur extra fees. Besides, depositing more than ₹10,000 per month into digital wallets like Paytm, Mobikwik, FreeCharge, or Ola Money using an HDFC credit card will attract a 1% charge.
Effective 1 July 2025, ICICI Bank will charge ₹23 per ATM withdrawal beyond the five free transactions limit in metro cities and three in non-metro areas. Besides, new IMPS charges will apply: ₹2.50 for transfers up to ₹1,000, ₹5 for amounts up to ₹1 lakh, and ₹15 for transfers between ₹1–5 lakh.
The fourth change is related to Indian Railways. Railways will hike fares by 1 paisa/km for non-AC mail/express trains and 2 paisa/km for AC classes. Second-class tickets or Monthly Season Tickets (MSTs) for up to 500 km remains unchanged. For distances beyond that, half fare per km applies. Notably, only Aadhaar-verified users will be able to book Tatkal tickets on the IRCTC website or app.
