LPG cylinder cost hiked by ₹50. Here’s what you need to know

Last week, the price of the 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder was hiked by ₹102.50 to ₹2,355.50 against the earlier price of ₹2,253. Meanwhile, the 5-kg LPG cylinder was priced at ₹655.

Published on: May 7, 2022, 09:24:13 IST

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The cooking gas cylinders are set to get costlier. The price of a 14.2 kg LPG cylinder has been increased by ₹50, and it will now sell for ₹999.50 in Delhi, news agency ANI reported.

The rates of 14.2 kg LPG cylinder were previously hiked in March.

Last week, the price of the 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder was hiked by ₹102.50 to ₹2,355.50 against the earlier price of ₹2,253. Meanwhile, the 5-kg LPG cylinder costs ₹655.

Prices vary from city to city depending on the incidence of local taxes such as VAT.

The latest surge comes at a time when people are already struggling with rising petrol and diesel prices.

Earlier in April, gas piped to household kitchens, called piped natural gas (PNG), were also increased by ₹4.25 per unit to cost ₹45.86 per scm on the back of surge in raw material cost.

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