New Delhi: LPG consumers in India have reason to celebrate as selling companies have recently announced a significant reduction in the price of LPG gas, particularly in the commercial sector. This development comes as a welcome relief for businesses and industries that heavily rely on LPG for their operations. However, the price of LPG cylinders for domestic use remains unchanged from the previous month.
Effective from May 1, 2023, the price of commercial gas cylinders experienced a noteworthy decrease of Rs 172. The reduction in prices varies across different cities and regions in India, providing relief to consumers in various parts of the country.
In the nation's capital, New Delhi, the price of commercial gas has been reduced by Rs 83.5, now standing at Rs 1773 per cylinder. This marks a decline from the previous month's price of Rs 1856.50. Starting from June 1, residents of Delhi can avail themselves of replacement commercial gas cylinders at the revised price of Rs 1773. Similarly, in Kolkata, consumers will be able to purchase commercial gas cylinders for Rs 1875.50.
In the bustling metropolis of Mumbai, the price of a 19 kg commercial gas cylinder now stands at Rs 1725, while in Chennai, the revised price is set at Rs 1973. The price reduction for commercial LPG cylinders is consistent across various cities. In Delhi, the price has decreased by Rs 83.50, in Kolkata by Rs 84, in Mumbai by Rs 83.50, and in Chennai by Rs 84.50. Notably, the price of LPG gas in Noida currently stands at Rs 1,100.50.
While commercial LPG prices have seen a notable decrease, the prices for domestic LPG cylinders have remained stable for the past few months. The last update in domestic LPG prices occurred in March, and since then, there have been no changes. The prices of domestic LPG cylinders differ across various locations in India.