New Delhi: Amidst the heightened global instability fuelled by the US-Iran war in the Middle East, the government has implemented a steep price increase of Rs 993 for commercial LPG cylinders.
In contrast, domestic gas rates remain unaffected, offering a shield for household budgets against the rising regional tensions.
"Prices of 19 KG Commercial cylinder has been increased by Rs 993 from today. A 19 Kg cylinder will cost Rs 3071.50 in Delhi from today. No change in domestic cylinder prices," news agency ANI quoted sources as saying.
The retail prices of petrol, diesel, and domestic LPG (14.2 kg cylinders) have remained unchanged, fully insulating domestic consumers from the recent increase in international fuel prices. No change in prices of domestic LPG (14.2 kg) for 33 crore domestic LPG consumers. No…
— ANI (@ANI) May 1, 2026
Three significant hike
Since the outbreak of the Iran conflict on February 28, the price of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders has undergone three significant increases.
Following a Rs 144 jump in March and a nearly Rs 200 hike on April 1, this latest adjustment completes a "triple blow" to the service industry. Because restaurants and small eateries depend heavily on this fuel for daily operations, the rising costs are expected to be passed directly to customers through higher menu prices.
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