BUSINESS

Commercial LPG cylinder prices hiked

By Rishabh Raj

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LPG price hike

Government-owned oil companies have raised commercial LPG cylinder prices by up to Rs. 101.5 in major cities,  effective November 1, 2023.

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Revised LPG prices

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.

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Cooking gas prices unaffected

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.

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Why the price hike?

This price hike in commercial LPG cylinders comes after Union cabinet announced additional cooking gas subsidies for nearly 9.6 crore low-income households.

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Upcoming elections

This decision to raise subsidies comes just ahead of assembly elections in five states and the national elections next year.

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