Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict, oil marketing companies (OMCs) have hiked the price of 19kg commercial LPG cylinders by ₹105 in Delhi and ₹108 in Kolkata. Prices of 5kg commercial LPG cylinders have also been raised by ₹27. New rates are effective from March 1.
With this price hike, a 19kg commercial cylinder will now cost ₹2,012 in Delhi and ₹2,095 in Kolkata from today, news agency ANI reported.
While there have been no changes in the rates of domestic cylinders, many expect that the prices of domestic LPG cylinders will also witness a surge after March 7, when the polling for the Uttar Pradesh assembly election will conclude.
The prices of domestic LPG cylinders have remained unchanged since 6 October 2021. However, the prices of commercial cylinders have significantly shot up. Between October 2021 to February 1, 2022, the price of commercial cylinders has increased by ₹170.
{{/usCountry}}The prices of domestic LPG cylinders have remained unchanged since 6 October 2021. However, the prices of commercial cylinders have significantly shot up. Between October 2021 to February 1, 2022, the price of commercial cylinders has increased by ₹170.
{{/usCountry}}On October 1, the price of a commercial cylinder in Delhi was ₹1,736. In November it was ₹2,000 and in December it further rose to ₹2,101. The prices were later slashed in January and February 2022, following which it became cheaper and cost ₹1907.