New Delhi, June 1: Prices of Commercial LPG of 19 kgs and 5 kgs categories have been increased again with effect from today.
The development will have impact on lakhs of roadside eateries, dhabas, restaurants and hotels.
The price of 19-kg cylinder has been increased by Rs 42 and more and price of 5-kg Free Trade LPG (FTL) cylinders has also raised by Rs 11.
As a result, the price of a commercial 19-kg LPG cylinder is now Rs 3,113.50 in Delhi.
In Kolkata, the increase is even steeper at Rs 53.50, pushing the price to Rs 3,255.50 per cylinder.
The latest revision will definitely put more pressure on businesses which are already struggle with rising fuel and transportation costs.
The 5-kg FTL cylinders now cost Rs 821.50.
Upward Trajectory continues
Prices of commercial have been increased substantially since the start of the year.
In January, the price of a 19-kg commercial cylinder was Rs 1,691.50 in Delhi but now it is nearly double that cost at to Rs 3,113.50.
Repeated increase
In February, prices were raised by Rs 49.
March saw another increase of Rs 115.
Then came the biggest shock in April, when prices jumped by a staggering Rs 993 per cylinder.
After remaining elevated in May, rates have risen again in June.
The result is a near doubling of commercial LPG costs within just five months.
Higher Rates Across Major Cities
The impact is not limited to Delhi.
Commercial LPG prices have risen sharply across major urban centres.
In Mumbai, a 19-kg cylinder costs Rs 3,024.50. Chennai has seen prices rise to Rs 3,232. Hyderabad and Patna are among the costliest markets, with prices at Rs 3,294 and Rs 3,322 respectively.
The nationwide increase reflects broader challenges in energy markets rather than local factors.
CNG Price Hike
The LPG revision comes just days after another fuel cost increase.
The prices of CNG, used by vehicles, was raised by Rs 2 per kg a few days back, making it Rs 83.09 per kg.
It was the fourth increase in less than two weeks.
Since May 15, CNG prices have risen by a cumulative Rs 6 per kg.
Petrol and Diesel
Prices of Petrol and Diesel have also been raised by more than Rs 7 in less than a month.
Petrol rates have increased by Rs 7.35 per litre, while diesel prices have been hiked up by Rs 7.53 per litre in multiple rounds.
For businesses that rely on transportation as well as cooking fuel, the combined impact is significant.
