LPG: Big relief for common people. In the initial phase of the Iran-US conflict in April-May, there was a restriction on the supply of commercial LPG by the government. However, currently, commercial cylinders are abundantly available in the market, and gas agencies are offering them at discounted rates, which is indeed true.
Where can you find these discounts?
A peculiar trend has emerged in the pricing of commercial LPG in the rural areas of Kushinagar district, Uttar Pradesh. Some distributors are selling 19-kg cylinders at prices considerably lower than the rates approved by the government.
Key points from AI, verified by the newsroom:
In rural Uttar Pradesh, certain gas agencies are selling commercial LPG cylinders at around 200 to 600 rupees less than the official price. In Kushinagar, the standard price for a 19-kg commercial cylinder is about 2,946 rupees, while customers are purchasing it for 2,400 to 2,700 rupees.
Reason behind the lower prices of gas cylinders:
The reduction in prices is not due to any action taken by oil marketing companies (OMCs). The discounted sale of commercial gas cylinders is a result of lower demand for them in rural areas and small towns. The 19-kg LPG cylinder is mainly used by eateries, hotels, food vendors, sweet shops, and catering services, which have a high demand in smaller markets. Consequently, some agencies have excess stock, leading to discounted sales to clear the surplus.
No changes in domestic cylinder prices
The price of the 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinder used in households remains constant today. In Delhi, it is priced at Rs 944, in Mumbai at Rs 941.50, in Kolkata at Rs 968.50, and in Chennai at Rs 947.50. Likewise, the price of the 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder is also unchanged across the country, with a price of Rs 2,747.50 in Delhi.