Commercial LPG cylinders become costlier from today, Delhi price up by Rs 42

New Delhi ( Raghwendra Pratap Singh) : Commercial LPG cylinder prices were raised in Delhi and Kolkata from June 1. The move came alongside the government's push for stronger reserves and tougher anti-hoarding checks. However, there has been no change in the price of domestic LPG cylinders used by households.

The price of 19 kg commercial LPG cylinders has been increased by Rs 42 in Delhi, taking the retail price to Rs 3,113.5 per cylinder with effect from June 1, according to sources.

The revision also affects other cities, with the price of a 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder in Kolkata rising by Rs 53.5 to Rs 3,255.5. In addition, the price of 5 kg Free Trade LPG (FTL) cylinders has been increased by Rs 11, bringing the cost to Rs 821.5 in Delhi. Sources clarified that there has been no change in the price of domestic LPG cylinders used by households.

This is the second hike since May 1, when the oil companies increased prices by Rs 993 per cylinder amid disruptions to global LPG supplies due to tensions in the Middle East. The price revision comes as the government continues efforts to strengthen the country's fuel security and maintain adequate reserves of petroleum products and cooking gas.