New Delhi, May 1:
Oil marketing companies have announced a record increase in commercial LPG prices, with the cost of a 19 kg cylinder rising by ₹993, the steepest single-month hike so far. The revised rates came into effect from May 1 amid ongoing global energy pressures linked to tensions in West Asia.
Following the hike, prices of commercial LPG cylinders have crossed ₹3,000 in major metro cities. In Delhi, rates increased from ₹2,078.50 to ₹3,071.50, while Mumbai now stands at around ₹3,024. Kolkata and Chennai have also recorded sharp increases, with prices reaching ₹3,202 and ₹3,237 respectively.
Arunachal Pradesh has also been significantly affected by the latest price revision. The cost of a 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder in the state has surged from around ₹2,330 to approximately ₹3,323. Due to higher transportation and logistical costs in the Northeast, prices in the region are typically higher than in metro cities, and the latest hike has further intensified the burden.
The sharp rise is expected to impact the hospitality sector and small businesses across the state, including restaurants, hotels, and street food vendors. Many are likely to revise prices of food items and services in response to increased operational costs.
The latest revision applies only to commercial LPG cylinders, while domestic LPG prices for household consumers remain unchanged for now.
