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The new year 2026 has begun with a price hike. The government has increased the price of commercial LPG cylinders (19 kg) by ₹111. This increase is effective from today. The rise in commercial cylinder prices will increase costs for hotels, restaurants, and small businesses. In Delhi, a 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder will now cost ₹1691.50. Previously, the price was ₹1580.50. In Kolkata, the price will now be ₹1795.00, up from ₹1684. In Mumbai, it will cost ₹1642.50, compared to the previous price of ₹1531. There has been no change in the price of 14 kg domestic cylinders.

The government has not made any changes to the price of domestic LPG cylinders. In most cities across the country, the price of cooking gas ranges between ₹850 and ₹960. Currently, a domestic LPG cylinder costs ₹853 in Delhi, ₹852.50 in Mumbai, ₹890.50 in Lucknow, ₹860 in Ahmedabad, ₹905 in Hyderabad, ₹916.50 in Varanasi, and ₹951 in Patna.

New Cylinder Prices in Various Cities
According to the Indian Oil website, a 19 kg cylinder will now cost ₹1953.50 in Patna, ₹1691 in Noida, ₹1814 in Lucknow, ₹1696 in Bhopal, and ₹1708.50 in Gurugram.

How are LPG prices determined?
LPG cylinder prices depend on several factors. Primarily, they are determined based on the Import Parity Price (IPP), which includes the price of gas in the international market, the dollar-rupee exchange rate, freight, insurance, and taxes. Since taxes and logistics costs vary from state to state, there are differences in LPG prices across different states.

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