Cost of Cooking Gas increases by Rs. 25, here’s how much the prices are
In Delhi and Mumbai, the cost of non-subsidised LPG is 834.50 a cylinder (14.2 kg), from July 1 onwards.
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On July 1, 2021, non-subsidized liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices were hiked by Rs 25.50. According to Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), the price of non-subsidized LPG in Delhi and Mumbai would be 834.50 a cylinder (14.2 kg) from July 1. LPG cylinders are the most expensive in Chennai, at Rs 850.50. LPG costs have risen by 140 per 14.2-kg cylinder in the previous six months, thanks to the recent price hike.
LPG cylinders are sold under the Indane brand by Indian Oil, the country’s largest fuel merchant.
Here are the current prices of Indane non-subsidised LPG in the four metros:
| City | Price In Rupees Per 14.2 KG Cylinder | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| With Effect From July 1 | June 1 | May 1 | |
| Delhi | 834.50 | 809 | 809 |
| Kolkata | 835.50 | 835 | 835 |
| Mumbai | 834.50 | 809 | 809 |
| Chennai | 850.50 | 825 | 825 |
| (Source: iocl.com) | |||
The cost of a 19 kilogramme commercial cylinder has risen by 76 percent.
The increase in LPG comes at a time when gasoline and diesel prices are at all-time highs in the country. In Mumbai, petrol prices have already surpassed the 100-dollar threshold, while prices in other metro areas are approaching the three-digit mark.
Meanwhile, the price of Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) has risen by Rs 2,354/kL, bringing the new price in Delhi to Rs 68,262/kL.
Every year, the government provides 12 cylinders weighing 14.2 kilogrammes to each family. Customers must pay market prices for any further LPG cylinder purchases. The govt’s subsidies on the annual quota of 12 refills varies from month to month, and is mostly driven by factors like currency values and crude oil costs.
