Overview
- The 19‑kg commercial cylinder now costs ₹1,691.50 in Delhi, ₹1,642.50 in Mumbai, ₹1,795 in Kolkata and ₹1,849.50 in Chennai after the nationwide increase.
- Prices for 5‑kg Free Trade LPG cylinders rose by ₹27 with the new rates taking effect on January 1.
- Domestic 14.2‑kg LPG remains at ₹853 for household consumers, with no change reported in the latest revision.
- Hotels, restaurants, caterers and other businesses are expected to face higher operating costs due to the commercial LPG hike.
- The Union Cabinet previously approved ₹30,000 crore in compensation to be paid in instalments to oil companies, and the revised commercial rates will stay in force until the next review by OMCs.