For the second time this month, the price of domestic and commercial LPG cylinders has been raised. LPG will now cost over Rs 1000 in all Indian cities as a result of this rise. Domestic LPG prices increased by Rs 3.50 per cylinder on Thursday, while commercial LPG prices increased by Rs 8.
According to a pricing statement from state-owned fuel merchants, LPG now costs Rs 1003 per 14.2-kg cylinder in the national capital, up from Rs 999.50 previously. It will cost roughly Rs 1029 in Kolkata and Rs 1018.5 in Chennai. Aside from domestic LPG cylinders, commercial cylinder rates have also increased by Rs 8. Prices have increased by over Rs 190 per cylinder since April 2021.
Following the firming of worldwide energy pricing, this is the second raise in May. With the recent increase in the price of a 14.2kg cooking gas cylinder, rates have surpassed Rs 1000 in all states throughout the country.
In Delhi, a 19 kg LPG Commercial cylinder costs 2,354 rupees; in Kolkata, 2,454 rupees; in Mumbai, 2,306 rupees; and in Chennai, 2,507 rupees. The price of commercial LPG cylinders, which are used in places like hotels and restaurants, was raised earlier this month. A 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder’s price was raised by 102.50 to 2,355.50 on May 1. Commercial cylinder rates have reportedly increased by 750 percent in the last year.
On May 7, gas prices were also increased by 50, causing LPG cylinder prices to exceed 1,000 in several locations, with the exception of the capital. However, following today’s rise, Delhi has also reached the milestone. According to sources, the price of a household LPG cylinder in Delhi has risen to 1,003 from 809 in the last year.
