New Delhi: Oil marketing companies have raised the prices of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders across the country with effect from October 1, while rates for 14.2-kg domestic cooking gas cylinders remain unchanged.
In Delhi, the price of a 19-kg commercial cylinder rose by Rs 62.50, taking it from Rs 2,747.50 in September to Rs 2,810 from October 1. In Mumbai, the price increased by Rs 63, from Rs 2,701 to Rs 2,764. Chennai saw a hike of Rs 66.50, with the cylinder now priced at Rs 2,983, up from Rs 2,916.50.
Patna recorded the steepest increase in the country, with the commercial cylinder price rising by Rs 71.50, from Rs 3,029 in September to Rs 3,100.50 from October 1. In Lucknow, the price went up by Rs 62.50 to Rs 2,932.50.
Other cities also saw increases in commercial LPG rates. In Leh, the 19-kg cylinder price rose from Rs 3,385.50 to Rs 3,450, while in Tawang it increased to Rs 3,073.50. Ahmedabad’s new rate stands at Rs 2,831.50, and Kanyakumari’s at Rs 3,046.
Domestic cooking gas cylinder prices, however, remained unchanged. The 14.2-kg cylinder continues to be priced at Rs 942 in Delhi, Rs 941.50 in Mumbai, and Rs 957.50 in Chennai. In Lucknow, the domestic cylinder is priced at Rs 979.50, and in Patna at Rs 1,031.50.
According to Indian Oil’s pricing data, the 19-kg commercial cylinder was priced at Rs 2,747.50 in Delhi, Rs 2,884 in Kolkata, Rs 2,701 in Mumbai, and Rs 2,916.50 in Chennai as of September 1, before the latest revision. Officials noted that international LPG prices and the rupee-dollar exchange rate are key factors influencing domestic gas pricing. The latest hike is expected to primarily affect restaurants, hotels, and other commercial establishments that rely on 19-kg commercial cylinders.