LPG gas price hike: Commercial LPG cylinder prices have increased by a record ₹993, marking the third consecutive monthly hike, amidst the ongoing West Asia conflict.
A 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder, commonly used by hotels and restaurants, has become costlier in Delhi, with the price now standing at ₹3,071.50, up from ₹2,078.50 earlier.
This is the steepest single increase so far, following earlier hikes of ₹195.50 per cylinder on April 1 and ₹114.50 on March 1, with prices rising by a total of ₹1,303 over three months.
Domestic LPG prices remain unchanged, with the 14.2-kg cylinder, used in household kitchens, continuing to cost ₹913 in Delhi.
City-wise LPG rates vary, with prices of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder across cities being:
- New Delhi – ₹3,071.50
- Mumbai – ₹3,046.50
- Pune – ₹3,107
- Kolkata – ₹3,355
- Bengaluru – ₹3,174.50
- Chennai – ₹3,259.50
- Patna – ₹3,369
- Surat – ₹3,047
- Hyderabad – ₹2,343.50
- Indore – ₹3,201.50
- Lucknow – ₹3,194
- Varanasi – ₹3,276.50
Prices may vary slightly depending on the distributor.
