LPG Prices Today: Commercial Cylinder Rates Hiked In Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore And More
Commercial LPG Becomes Costlier Across Major Cities
Commercial LPG cylinder prices have been increased from April 1, with a sharp hike of Rs 195.50 per 19-kg cylinder. In Delhi, the price of a commercial LPG cylinder now stands at Rs 2,078.50.This marks the second consecutive monthly increase, following a Rs 114.50 hike implemented on March 1. The latest revision impacts businesses such as hotels and restaurants that rely on commercial gas cylinders.
City-Wise LPG Price Update
According to the latest data, commercial LPG prices have risen across major cities:- Delhi: Rs 2,078.50
- Mumbai: Rs 2,031
- Kolkata: Rs 2,208
- Chennai: Rs 2,246.50
- Bangalore: Rs 1,958.01
- Hyderabad: Rs 2,321
- Bhubaneswar: Rs 2,029
- Jaipur: Rs 1,913
- Lucknow: Rs 2,007
- Patna: Rs 2,133.50
- Thiruvananthapuram: Rs 2,107.50
Domestic LPG Prices Remain Steady
In contrast, domestic LPG prices have been left unchanged. A 14.2-kg household cylinder continues to cost Rs 913 in Delhi.The last revision for domestic LPG was on March 7, when prices were raised by Rs 60 per cylinder.
Here are the latest domestic LPG prices:
- Delhi: Rs 913
- Mumbai: Rs 912.5
- Kolkata: Rs 939
- Chennai: Rs 928.5
- Bangalore: Rs 915.5
- Hyderabad: Rs 965
- Bhubaneswar: Rs 939
- Jaipur: Rs 942
- Lucknow: Rs 950.5
- Patna: Rs 1,002.50
- Thiruvananthapuram: Rs 922
Monthly Price Revision Mechanism
State-owned oil marketing companies including Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum, and Hindustan Petroleum revise LPG and aviation turbine fuel prices on the first day of every month. These revisions are based on international benchmark prices and currency exchange rates.Global Factors Driving Price Surge
The recent increase in LPG prices comes amid a sharp rise in global oil prices, which have surged nearly 50 percent following disruptions in energy supply chains due to the ongoing war in the Middle East.India relies heavily on imports to meet its cooking gas demand, with around 60 percent sourced externally and a significant portion coming from Gulf countries. Supply disruptions have impacted availability, particularly for commercial users.
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