New Delhi, June 1: The prices of commercial LPG have risen once more. Starting Monday, the cost of a 19-kilogram commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi has increased by ₹42, bringing the new price to ₹3,113.50 per cylinder.
In Kolkata, the increase is even steeper, with prices rising by ₹53.50, making the cost ₹3,255.50 per cylinder.
The hike in prices is attributed to rising fuel and transportation costs. Oil marketing companies have also raised the price of 5-kilogram free trade LPG (FTL) cylinders by ₹11, which now costs ₹821.50 in Delhi. Fortunately for domestic consumers, there has been no change in the prices of domestic LPG cylinders, providing them some relief.
In January, the price of a 19-kilogram commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi was ₹1,691.50. After several adjustments over the months, the price has now surged to ₹3,113.50, marking an increase of over ₹1,400 in just five months.
Earlier this year, there was a ₹49 increase in February, followed by another ₹115 rise in March. April saw the largest increase of ₹993 per cylinder. Now, as of June 1, prices have risen again.
Currently, the cost of a 19-kilogram commercial cylinder in Mumbai stands at ₹3,024.50, while in Chennai it is priced at ₹3,232, in Hyderabad at ₹3,294, and in Patna at ₹3,322.
Recently, the price of compressed natural gas (CNG) in Delhi and surrounding areas also saw an increase of ₹2 per kilogram. Since May 15, CNG prices have risen a total of ₹6 due to four separate adjustments.
In recent weeks, the prices of petrol and diesel have also climbed. Petrol prices have increased by ₹7.35 per liter, while diesel prices have risen by ₹7.53 per liter in multiple phases.
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