The price of a 14.2 kg Domestic liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder has been increased by ₹50 on 7th May. With the latest revision, the domestic cylinder will now cost ₹999.50/cylinder.
The price of a 14.2 kg LPG cylinder will now be ₹ 999.50 in Delhi, according to agencies. The rates for domestic or cooking gas cylinders were last hiked in March this year. At that time too there was a ₹ 50 hike. With today’s price rise, domestic gas cylinder’s price has gone up by ₹ 100 in the last one and a half months.
The 5 kg domestic LPG cylinder currently costs ₹ 655.
On May 1, the prices of 19 kg commercial LPG cylinders were raised by a steep ₹ 102.50 to ₹ 2,355.50.
Costs of LPG cylinders vary city-wise due to value-added tax and other taxes levied in different states.
After the assembly elections held in five states, the prices of petrol, diesel, and LPG are being increased continuously. On March 22, the subsidized domestic LPG cylinder increased by ₹50. Earlier, after 6 October 2021, there was no change in the rate of domestic LPG cylinders.
The prices of domestic cooking gas vary from one state to another due to local taxes. The fuel retailers revise the prices of LPG cylinders at the beginning of every month.
Every household is entitled to 12 cylinders of 14.2 kg each at subsidized rates in a year. Beyond that, customers need to make any additional purchases of LPG cylinders at the market price. Under PAHAL (Direct Benefit Transfer of LPG) scheme, consumers get LPG cylinders at a subsidized rate. The subsidy depends on several factors such as foreign exchange rates, and crude oil prices.
