At the start of September, costs have risen for commercial LPG, new cars, and milk and local transport in Mumbai. Meanwhile, the immigration process has been simplified for international travelers, and investment rules regarding Gold and Silver ETFs have been modified.
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The beginning of September has brought several significant changes for the general public. New changes regarding LPG cylinders, commercial gas, car prices, milk, and auto-taxi fares came into effect on September 1, 2026. Additionally, rules have changed for those traveling abroad and those investing in gold and silver ETFs.
Some of these changes could directly increase expenses for people, while others will offer relief to travelers and consumers. Let’s look at how these changes, effective from September 1, will impact your daily life.
LPG e-KYC deadline over: What needs to be done now?
The deadline for completing e-KYC for domestic LPG connections was set for August 31, 2026. Consequently, consumers who failed to complete the e-KYC process by the deadline may now face difficulties with certain LPG-related services.
Failure to complete e-KYC could affect cylinder booking and potentially impact the LPG subsidy for eligible consumers. If you haven’t completed your e-KYC yet, it is advisable to contact your gas company and finish the process as soon as possible.
Commercial LPG cylinder prices hiked
Businesses using commercial LPG cylinders faced a setback on the first day of September. Oil companies have raised the price of the 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder by ₹9.50. The new rates came into effect on September 1.
According to Indian Oil, the price of a 19 kg commercial cylinder in Delhi is now ₹2,747.50; previously, it was ₹2,738.
However, domestic LPG consumers have received some relief for now. There has been no change in the price of the 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinder. The price of the standard 5 kg LPG cylinder remains at ₹349.50, and the XTRALITE cylinder remains at ₹339.
Buying a new car becomes costlier
If you are planning to buy a new car in September, your budget might need to increase slightly. Tata Motors and Hyundai have hiked the prices of their vehicles.
Tata Motors has increased the prices of various variants of its cars and SUVs by up to ₹25,000. Meanwhile, Hyundai has also raised the prices of its cars once again this year.
This means that buyers purchasing new cars from these companies may have to spend more than before, depending on the specific model and variant.
Auto-taxi fares and milk prices hiked in Mumbai
The start of September has not brought any relief regarding the cost of living for the people of Mumbai. The price of ‘tabela’ (dairy farm) milk in the city has gone up by ₹9 per liter.
Milk that was previously available at ₹93 per liter now costs ₹102 per liter.
Additionally, commuting by auto-rickshaw and taxi in Mumbai has become more expensive. Taxi fares have been increased by ₹2 per kilometer, while auto-rickshaw fares have risen by ₹1 per kilometer.
Major relief for international travelers
The beginning of September has brought relief for those traveling abroad. Effective September 1, the old procedure of getting a physical stamp on the boarding pass at airport immigration counters has been discontinued.
Travelers can now complete the immigration process by showing an electronic boarding pass on their mobile phones or a printed copy. This eliminates the need for a separate stamp on the boarding pass and removes an extra formality at the airport.
Changes in rules for Gold and Silver ETFs
New rules regarding investments in Gold and Silver ETFs also came into effect on September 1. SEBI has modified the regulations governing price determination in ETF trading.
Under the new rules, the average price based on the trading volume during the last 30 minutes of the previous trading day will serve as the basis for determining the ETF’s price limits.
The objective of this change is to keep the ETF price closer to prevailing market conditions. Therefore, it is important for investors in Gold and Silver ETFs to understand these new regulations.
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