Commercial LPG rates hiked as festive season starts, domestic cylinder costs unchanged

Mumbai reported on October 1 that commercial LPG cylinder prices rose by up to ₹62.50, while domestic cooking gas rates stayed the same. The increase impacts restaurants, hotels, and other businesses that utilize larger 19-kg cylinders. The revision affects commercial consumers more than households. In Delhi, a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder now costs ₹2,810, while Mumbai's price increased by ₹63 to ₹2,764.

Chennai saw a rise of ₹66.50, taking the cost to ₹2,983. Patna experienced the highest increase among listed cities, with the commercial cylinder surging by ₹71.50 to ₹3,100.50. Lucknow witnessed a price increase of ₹62.50, raising the cost to ₹2,932.50. Leh and Tawang now cost ₹3,450 and ₹3,073.50, respectively, up from ₹3,385.50 and ₹3,385.50.

Ahmedabad's commercial cylinder price rose to ₹2,831.50, and Kanyakumari saw a hike to ₹3,046. Domestic LPG cylinder rates for household use remained unchanged in the cited cities. Factors like international benchmark rates and currency movements influence LPG prices, with the Petroleum Planning & Analysis Cell tracking the data.