Domestic LPG cylinder price hiked by Rs 60, commercial up by Rs 115 amid Iran war

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The prices of both domestic as well as commercial LPG cylinders have been hiked and is effective starting today. This comes amid rising energy costs linked to the West Asia conflict.

A 14.2 kg domestic gas cylinder will now cost Rs 60 more across the nation. Similarly, the price of a 19 kg commercial gas cylinder will be up by Rs 115.

According to the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) website, non-subsidised LPG will now be priced Rs 913 per 14.2 kg cylinder in Delhi as against Rs 853 previously. This is the second increase in prices in less than a year.

In Mumbai, the new rate of a domestic LPG cylinder now stands at Rs 912.50, up from Rs 852.50 earlier. In Kolkata, the price has risen from Rs 879 to Rs 930, while in Chennai it has increased from Rs 868.50 to Rs 928.50.

Ujjwala Yojana beneficiaries, the over 10 crore poor who have got free LPG connections since the scheme was launched in 2016, will continue to get a subsidy of Rs 300 per 14.2 kg cylinder for up to 12 refills in a year.

Industry officials said the hike comes amid a sharp surge in global energy prices triggered by the outbreak of military conflict in West Asia.

In case of commercial LPG cylinders (ones used by businesses such as hotels, restaurants and small commercial establishments), the price of a 19 kg commercial cylinder has increased from Rs 1,768.50 to Rs 1,883.

In Mumbai, the price has risen from Rs 1,720.50 to Rs 1,835. Similarly, in Kolkata, the price has gone up from Rs 1,875.50 to Rs 1,990, while in Chennai it has increased from Rs 1,929 to Rs 2,043.50.

Recently, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri assured that there will be no shortage of energy in the country and that consumers need not worry about supply disruptions.

"Our priority is to ensure the availability of affordable and sustainable fuel for our citizens, and we are doing it comfortably. There is no shortage of energy in India, and there is no cause of worry for our energy consumers," he said in a post on X.