Commercial LPG cylinder prices were increased across the country on Monday, raising operating costs for hotels, restaurants, caterers, and other businesses that depend on cooking gas. However, domestic LPG prices used by households have been kept unchanged.
The price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi has been increased by Rs 42, taking the retail price to Rs 3,113.50 per cylinder. Kolkata witnessed the steepest hike of Rs 53.50, while prices in Mumbai and Chennai were raised by Rs 43.50 and Rs 46, respectively.
Oil marketing companies have also raised the price of 5-kg Free Trade LPG cylinders by Rs 11.
The latest increase follows a series of upward revisions in commercial LPG rates in recent months. Rising international energy prices and supply concerns have continued to exert pressure on fuel markets, leading to higher input costs for commercial users.
The hike is expected to impact businesses in the hospitality and food service sectors, where LPG is a major operational requirement. Industry observers believe that continued increases in fuel costs may add pressure on margins for restaurants, hotels, and small food vendors.
In contrast, domestic LPG prices have remained unchanged. A 14.2-kg household LPG cylinder continues to cost Rs 913 in Delhi, Rs 912.50 in Mumbai, Rs 939 in Kolkata, and Rs 928.50 in Chennai.
The government and oil marketing companies have maintained that adequate LPG stocks are available across the country. Efforts are being made to ensure an uninterrupted supply of cooking gas and other petroleum products despite volatility in global energy markets.
The latest revision highlights the continuing pressure on commercial fuel users, even as household consumers have been shielded from any increase in cooking gas prices.
