LPG Price Hike: Major setback for common people before diwali. From the national capital, Delhi, to Kolkata, Mumbai, and Chennai, commercial gas cylinder prices have risen for the third consecutive month. Data shows increases ranging from Rs 10 to Rs 17 per cylinder across all four metropolises. Kolkata has seen the highest price increase. Diwali is just around the corner. The increase in commercial gas cylinder prices could make sweets and restaurant meals more expensive. Meanwhile, domestic gas cylinder prices remain unchanged. The last change was in June. Let’s explore the price increase and how much commercial gas cylinder prices have increased in the four metropolises.
The price of commercial gas cylinders has risen again
According to data from IOCL, this marks the third consecutive increase in the price of commercial gas cylinders across all four major metropolitan cities in the country. In Delhi, the price has gone up by Rs 10, now totaling Rs 2820. In Kolkata, the increase is Rs 17, bringing the price to Rs 2971. Mumbai experienced a rise of Rs 10.50, while Chennai saw an increase of Rs 11.50, resulting in prices of Rs 2775 and Rs 2994.5, respectively.
Third consecutive monthly increase
As per IOCL data, this is the third month in a row that commercial gas cylinder prices have risen in all four cities. Since August, the price in Delhi has surged by Rs 82. Kolkata has seen an increase of Rs 98.5, while Mumbai and Chennai have experienced rises of Rs 83.5 and Rs 88.5, respectively. In contrast, there has been no change in the prices of domestic gas cylinders.
The price of domestic LPG in Delhi remains at Rs 942, while in Kolkata, it has reached Rs 968. In Mumbai, the domestic gas cylinder costs Rs 941.50, and in Chennai, it is priced at Rs 957.50. The last increase for domestic gas cylinders occurred in June.