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Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, private suppliers are charging Rs 30,000 for one oxygen cylinder worth Rs 2,000
All this comes at a time when several states have been pleading with the Centre to ramp up the medical oxygen supply
The states have also demanded the Govt to increase its quota amid a high number of unfortunate deaths due to oxygen shortage
NEW DELHI: As COVID-19 infected people grasp for breath due to acute shortage of medical oxygen across the country, the prices of oxygen cylinders have soared in the local market with hoarders trying to make a profit from people’s misery.