By Rishabh Raj
Government-owned oil companies have raised commercial LPG cylinder prices by up to Rs. 101.5 in major cities, effective November 1, 2023.
Following the price increase, a 19 kg LPG cylinder costs Rs. 1,833 in Delhi, Rs. 1,943 in Kolkata, Rs. 1,785 in Mumbai, Rs. 1,914.50 in Bengaluru, and Rs. 1,999.50 in Chennai.
Domestic LPG cylinder prices continue to be stable at Rs. 903 in Delhi, Rs. 929 in Kolkata, Rs. 902.5 in Mumbai, and Rs. 918.5 in Chennai.
This price hike in commercial LPG cylinders comes after Union cabinet announced additional cooking gas subsidies for nearly 9.6 crore low-income households.
This decision to raise subsidies comes just ahead of assembly elections in five states and the national elections next year.