The category is widely used by most households across the country, except beneficiaries of the government’s subsidised scheme
KRC TIMES National Bureau
New Delhi : Prices of both domestic and commercial liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders have been increased with effect from March 7, according to updated rates released by Indian Oil Corporation.
Under the latest revision, the price of a 14.2-kg non-subsidised domestic LPG cylinder has been raised by Rs 60. In Delhi, the revised price now stands at Rs 913, up from the earlier Rs 853. The category is widely used by most households across the country, except beneficiaries of the government’s subsidised scheme.
Industry officials said the price hike follows a sharp rise in global energy prices triggered by ongoing tensions in West Asia. Despite the increase, officials maintained that cooking gas prices in India remain relatively lower compared with several neighbouring countries.
The latest revision marks the second increase in domestic LPG prices in the past 11 months. The previous hike was implemented in April last year, when cylinder prices were raised by Rs 50.
Prices have also risen in other major cities. In Mumbai, a domestic LPG cylinder now costs Rs 912.50, compared with the earlier Rs 852.50. In Kolkata, the price has increased from Rs 879 to Rs 930, while in Chennai it has climbed from Rs 868.50 to Rs 928.50. LPG prices vary across states due to differences in local taxes such as value-added tax (VAT).
Beneficiaries of the government’s flagship scheme, Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, will continue to receive a subsidy of Rs 300 per 14.2-kg cylinder for up to 12 refills annually. The programme, launched in 2016, has provided free LPG connections to more than 10 crore households across the country.
Meanwhile, the price of commercial LPG cylinders used by hotels, restaurants and other businesses has also been increased. The cost of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder has been raised by Rs 114.5.
Following the revision, the price of a commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi has reached Rs 1,883. The increase comes soon after another adjustment on March 1, when rates were raised by Rs 28. With the latest revision, commercial LPG prices have increased by a total of Rs 302.50 so far this year.
