The cost of commercial LPG cylinders in metro cities increased on Friday after oil marketing companies announced a price hike.
The rate for a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi has been increased by Rs 62 from November 1, bringing the retail price to Rs 1,802, up from the previous Rs 1,740. The revised rate comes into effect from today. On October 1, oil marketing companies also raised the rate of the 19-kg commercial LPG gas cylinder by Rs 48.50, bringing the retail price in Delhi to Rs 1,740.
In September, the price of the 19-kg commercial LPG gas cylinder was increased by Rs 39, setting the retail price at Rs 1,691.50. In August also, oil companies had announced a hike of Rs 8.50, with the cylinder then priced at Rs 1,652.50.
This marks the fourth consecutive monthly hike in the price of the 19-kg LPG cylinder.
Apart from Delhi, the price of the 19-kg commercial LPG gas cylinder has also increased in Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata. With the latest hike, the retail price is now Rs 1,754.50 in Mumbai, Rs 1,964.50 in Chennai, and Rs 1,911.50 in Kolkata.