The increase comes as India enters the festive season. The price of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders has increased from October 1, with the hike varying across cities. In Delhi, the price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder has risen by Rs 62.50 to Rs 2,810. The cylinder was priced at Rs 2,747.50 in September, according to rates attributed to IndianOil.
The increase is higher in some other cities. This is the highest increase among the cities cited in the report. Prices have also increased in other parts of the country.
In Mumbai, the price has gone up by Rs 63 from Rs 2,701 to Rs 2,764. In Chennai, it has increased by Rs 66.50 from Rs 2,916.50 to Rs 2,983. In Patna, the 19-kg commercial cylinder has become Rs 71.50 more expensive, rising from Rs 3,029 to Rs 3,100.50. In Lucknow, the price has risen by Rs 62.50 to Rs 2,932.50. The report said the commercial cylinder now costs Rs 3,450 in Leh, up from Rs 3,385.50, while the price in Tawang has risen to Rs 3,073.50. In Ahmedabad, the new price is Rs 2,831.50 and in Kanyakumari it is Rs 3,046. There has been no change in the price of the 14.2-kg domestic LPG cylinder in the cities cited. The domestic cylinder remains at Rs 942 in Delhi, Rs 941.50 in Mumbai and Rs 957.50 in Chennai. In Lucknow, the price remains Rs 979.50, while it is Rs 1,031.50 in Patna. IndianOil’s LPG price page had listed the September 1 prices for 19-kg cylinders at Rs 2,747.50 in Delhi, Rs 2,884 in Kolkata, Rs 2,701 in Mumbai and Rs 2,916.50 in Chennai. The latest change affects commercial users such as restaurants, hotels and other businesses that use 19-kg LPG cylinders. Domestic consumers using 14.2-kg cylinders are not affected by this particular price revision.
