Commercial LPG price up Rs 42; 19-kg cylinder now costs Rs 3,113.50 in Delhi

New Delhi: Commercial LPG cylinder prices have been increased across key cities from June 1, while domestic cooking gas prices remain unchanged.

State-run fuel retailers Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) have revised the rates of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders used by hotels, restaurants and other businesses.

According to IOC's latest price revision, the cost of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi has been raised by Rs 42 to Rs 3,113.50 from Rs 3,071.50. The revised rates came into effect on June 1.

In Kolkata, the price of the same commercial cylinder has increased by Rs 53.50, taking it to Rs 3,255.50.

The price of a 5-kg Free Trade LPG (FTL) cylinder has also been raised by Rs 11. In Delhi, it will now cost Rs 821.50.

No change in domestic LPG cylinder prices

While commercial LPG users will pay more from June 1, household consumers have not been affected by the latest revision.

Fuel retailers have not announced any change in the prices of domestic LPG cylinders.

India's public-sector oil marketing companies generally revise fuel and LPG prices in line with market conditions and implement the updated rates simultaneously.

Government says LPG supplies remain adequate

The price revision comes as the government maintains that fuel supplies remain stable across the country.

Officials from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas recently said there is no shortage of petrol, diesel or LPG. Refineries are operating at normal levels and LPG production remains high, while distributors have not reported supply disruptions.

The ministry said oil marketing companies have been asked to maintain LPG reserves sufficient for at least 30 days as part of efforts to strengthen fuel security and ensure uninterrupted supplies.

Authorities have also intensified enforcement against fuel diversion and hoarding. Thousands of inspections have been carried out in recent days, leading to several cases being registered and arrests being made.

Officials said LPG demand is currently higher than domestic production, but the supply backlog has reduced to around 4.5 days.