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As September starts, several significant changes have been implemented across the country from 1st September 2024. These changes will impact every household and wallet. Firstly, oil marketing companies have increased the price of LPG cylinders (LPG Price Hike). Additionally, HDFC Bank has modified its credit card regulations (Credit Card). Let’s delve into these 5 major changes...
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First Change - Expensive LPG Cylinders
According to IOCL's website, commercial gas cylinder prices have increased across cities from Delhi to Mumbai, effective 1st September 2024. In Delhi, a 19 kg LPG cylinder has increased from 1652.50 INR to 1691.50 INR, a rise of 39 INR per cylinder. In Kolkata, it has gone up from 1764.50 INR to 1802.50 INR, in Mumbai from 1605 INR to 1644 INR, and in Chennai from 1817 INR to 1855 INR.
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Second Change - Reduced ATF Prices
The second change, effective from the first of September, brings relief to air travelers as air turbine fuel (ATF) prices have been cut. In Delhi, the price decreased from 97,975.72 INR per kiloliter to 93,480.22 INR per kiloliter. In Kolkata, it dropped from 1,00,520.88 INR per kiloliter to 96,298.44 INR per kiloliter, in Mumbai from 91,650.34 INR per kiloliter to 87,432.78 INR, and in Chennai from 1,01,632.08 INR per kiloliter to 97,064.32 INR per kiloliter.
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Third Change - Credit Card Rule Updates
If you're an HDFC Bank credit card user, the changes effective from 1st September 2024 are crucial for you. From this date, HDFC Bank has capped reward points on utility transactions. Users can earn up to 2,000 reward points per month on these transactions. Moreover, there won't be any rewards for educational payments made through third-party apps.
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Fourth Change - Bank Holidays in September
If you have essential banking tasks in September, check the RBI Bank Holiday list before heading out. Due to several festivals and events, banks will be closed for half of the month. September 1st starts with the weekly Sunday holiday, followed by Ganesh Chaturthi, First Onam, Barawafat, and other local events, resulting in 15 days of bank closures in various states. Check the bank holiday list on the RBI website or click
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Fifth Change - Last Chance for Aadhaar Card Free Update
Besides these significant changes, September is crucial for other important tasks, especially related to your Aadhaar card. The deadline for free Aadhaar updates is set for 14th September. Post this date, certain updates to your Aadhaar card will require a fee. Initially, the free update deadline was 14th June 2024, which has now been extended to 14th September 2024.
