Domestic LPG cylinder prices hiked by ₹29 across the country; here are the current cooking gas rates in your city..
Domestic LPG prices have risen once again. The price of a 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinder has been increased by ₹29 across the country. The new rates came into effect on June 7. This marks the second time in three months that the price of domestic gas cylinders has been hiked. This increase will impact the millions of families who rely on LPG for their daily cooking needs.
State-owned oil marketing companies have implemented this hike. However, prices may vary slightly across cities due to local taxes and transportation costs.
Why have LPG prices increased?
According to industry sources, the decision was driven by rising cost pressures on oil companies. The companies state that the price hike was necessary to offset losses incurred on the sale of domestic LPG. However, the full burden of the surge in global energy prices has not yet been passed on to consumers.
New rates for domestic LPG cylinders in major cities
City 14.2 kg Domestic LPG Cylinder
New Delhi ₹942
Mumbai ₹941.50
Kolkata ₹968
Chennai ₹957.50
Hyderabad ₹994
Bengaluru ₹915.50
Noida ₹939.50
Gurugram ₹950.50
Chandigarh ₹951.50
Jaipur ₹945.50
Lucknow ₹979.50
Patna ₹1,031.50
Bhubaneswar ₹968
Thiruvananthapuram ₹951
In Delhi, the price of a domestic LPG cylinder has risen from ₹913 to ₹942.
Domestic and Commercial Cylinder Rates
City Domestic LPG (14.2 kg) Commercial LPG (19 kg)
New Delhi ₹942 ₹3,113.50
Mumbai ₹941.50 ₹3,067.50
Kolkata ₹968 ₹3,255.50
Chennai ₹957.50 ₹3,266
Prices Had Increased in March, Too
Earlier, on March 7, the price of a domestic LPG cylinder was raised by ₹60. At that time, rising tensions in West Asia had disrupted global energy supplies, leading to a hike in fuel prices in the international market.
How Will It Impact Household Budgets?
Families that use one LPG cylinder per month will have to spend approximately ₹348 extra over the course of a year. While this amount may not seem very large, amidst rising inflation and increasing costs for daily necessities, it could place an additional burden on the budgets of middle- and low-income families.
What Should Consumers Do?
The new prices have come into effect immediately. Rates may vary slightly in smaller cities and towns due to differences in taxes and transportation costs across states. Therefore, consumers should check the latest prices with their LPG distributor or on the oil company's portal before booking a cylinder.
It is worth noting that, in addition to LPG, the prices of petrol, diesel, and CNG have also risen recently, which could further increase the financial strain on the household budgets of the common people.
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