Huge increase in the price of domestic LPG

Price of domestic gas cylinders hiked by Rs 50!

Hike after another, the prices of the liquified petroleum gas (LPG) has been increased in the capital city. In a big blow to consumers, Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have announced a huge increase in the price of LPG cylinders. OMCs have increased the price of domestic gas cylinders by Rs 50 with effect from today, July 6. 

With this, the price of a gas cylinder in Delhi has been increased to Rs 1053. The price of domestic gas cylinders has gone up to Rs 1079 in Kolkata, Rs 1052.50 in Mumbai and Rs 1068.50 in Chennai per bottle.

According to the information, The 19 kg commercial cylinder will be cheaper by Rs 198 per bottle. The price of a 19 kg commercial cylinder will now be Rs 2021 as against the earlier price of Rs 2,219 per bottle in Delhi, while in Kolkata it will be priced at Rs 2140 instead of Rs 2,322 in Kolkata, Rs 1981 instead of Rs 2,171.50 in Mumbai and Rs 2186 instead of Rs 2,373 in Chennai.

The prices of both domestic and commercial LPG cylinders were hiked in the country on May 19. This was for the second time in a month when the prices of the cooking was increased. Rates of 14 kg domestic cylinder was hiked by Rs 3.50 while that of a 19 Kg commercial LPG was increased by Rs 8 per cylinder.

OMCs announce LPG price change twice a month, once in the beginning of the month and once during the middle of the month.