India has increased LPG cylinder prices nationwide, raising domestic 14.2 kg cooking gas cylinders by ₹60 and commercial 19 kg cylinders by ₹115. In Delhi, the price of a domestic cylinder has gone up to ₹913. The hike will impact households as well as businesses such as hotels and restaurants.
India Raises LPG Cylinder Prices Amid Energy Supply Discussions
New Delhi: LPG gas cylinder prices have been increased across the country. The new rates came into effect on Saturday. The price of a 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinder has increased by ₹60, while the price of a 19 kg commercial cylinder has been increased by ₹115. This increase will impact both ordinary consumers and hotels, restaurants, and small businesses.
According to the new rates, the price of a 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinder in Delhi has now increased from ₹853 to ₹913. In Mumbai, its price has increased from ₹852.50 to ₹912.50.
Similarly, the price of a domestic gas cylinder in Kolkata has increased to around ₹939, while in Chennai, its new price has reached ₹928.50. These new rates have been implemented with immediate effect.
The price of commercial, or 19-kilogram, LPG cylinders has also been significantly increased. In Delhi, the price has risen from ₹1768.50 to ₹1883.
In Mumbai, the price of a commercial cylinder has risen from ₹1720.50 to ₹1835. In Kolkata, the price has risen from ₹1875.50 to ₹1990. In Chennai, the price has risen from ₹1929 to ₹2043.50. This is expected to increase costs for hotel and restaurant businesses.
Meanwhile, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has stated that there is no energy shortage in the country. He assured that the government is continuously working to provide affordable and sustainable fuel to citizens.
In a statement released on social media, he stated that India's energy supply is sufficient and consumers need not panic.
Meanwhile, Indian Oil Corporation has also denied reports circulating on social media about petrol and diesel shortages. The company maintains that the country has sufficient fuel reserves and that the supply and distribution system is functioning normally.
The government has also directed all oil refineries to increase LPG production. According to officials, this step has been taken in view of the ongoing tensions in West Asia and potential supply disruptions.
The Petroleum Ministry has issued an order directing refineries to maximize the use of propane and butane gas produced during production to produce LPG. This will help maintain the availability of domestic cooking gas.
