The price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders for commercial usage was hiked by Rs 100 per cylinder by the Oil marketing companies. This is a second hike after the price was increased on November 1. Following the hike, the price of the 19-kg commercial cylinder will now cost Rs 2101 per cylinder in Delhi; Rs 2051 in Mumbai; Rs 2174.50 in Kolkata and Rs 2234 in Chennai.
However, there is no increase in prices of other domestic cylinders weighing 14.2kg, 5 kg, 10kg composite or 5kg composite cylinders.
Presently, a 14.2kg Domestic cylinder in the national capital cost Rs 899.50 and the 19kg cylinder commercial cylinder is costing Rs 2,101. LPG Cylinder Rate is revised monthly for all over the States and Union Territories in India.
Earlier on November 1, prices of 19kg Commercial cylinder has seen a steep rise of Rs 266, increasing the prices to Rs 2,000.50. On October 1, prices of 19kg commercial cylinders were increased by Rs 43 and decreased by Rs 2.50 on October 6.
On September 1, the prices of these cylinders were increased by Rs 75.