The price of LPG domestic cooking gas has reportedly increased ₹60 per cylinder effective Saturday, March 7, as oil companies anticipated increased energy prices in light of the conflict in the Middle East.
Non-subsidized LPG, that which ordinary household users other than poor Ujjwala beneficiaries use in their kitchens, will now cost ₹913 per 14.2 kg (domestic) cylinder in Delhi, according to the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) website.
The price increase, the website showed, is effective from March 7.
This is the second rate hike in 11 months. Prices were recently increased ₹50 in April last year.
Non-subsidized LPG is now available in Mumbai ₹912.50, ₹939 in Calcutta and ₹928.50 in Chennai, according to the IOC website.
Rates vary from state to state depending on the amount of local sales tax or VAT.
The prices for Ujjwala, more than 10 million connections provided to the poor, remain unchanged.
Earlier this month, the price of commercial LPG used by establishments such as hotels and restaurants increased by ₹114.5 per 19kg cylinder. Now it’s worth it ₹1 883 in Delhi.
