Commercial LPG price drops by Rs 183.50 in Delhi; now at Rs 2,930
New Delhi, July 1
After a series of price revisions, oil marketing companies have reduced the price of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders, slashing the retail price in Delhi to Rs 2,930 per cylinder.
Prices have been reduced by Rs 183.50, effective July 1. In addition to the cut in commercial LPG rates, oil marketing companies have also lowered the price of the 5-kg Free Trade LPG (FTL) cylinder by Rs 13. Following the revision, the retail price of a 5-kg FTL cylinder in Delhi now stands at Rs 808.50, sources said.
The latest reduction in commercial LPG prices comes after a series of price changes in recent months. Earlier, in June, domestic LPG prices were increased by Rs 29 per cylinder while the price of a 14.2-kg domestic LPG cylinder in Delhi rose to Rs 942 from Rs 913.
Oil companies had also raised LPG prices by Rs 60 per cylinder on March 7, following disruptions in global energy markets linked to the conflict in West Asia.
In April, oil marketing companies increased the prices of commercial LPG gas cylinders by Rs 195.50 across metropolitan cities amid tensions in West Asia. With that revision, commercial LPG prices were raised to Rs 2,208 in Kolkata, Rs 2,031 in Mumbai, and Rs 2,246.50 in Chennai.
Oil marketing companies raised the price of the 19-kg commercial LPG gas cylinder by Rs 111 in January. Following the revision, the retail price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi stood at Rs 1,691.50. Alongside the increase in commercial LPG rates, the price of the 5-kg Free Trade LPG (FTL) cylinder was also raised by Rs 27, effective January 1.
The revision in commercial LPG prices is significant for sectors that depend heavily on such cylinders, including eateries, catering services and small businesses, as fuel accounts for a major share of their operating costs.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Good news for the hotel industry in Delhi. I run a small catering business and these fluctuations in LPG prices directly affect our menu pricing. Customers don't understand why biryani costs more—they need to see the big picture of fuel costs.
Very welcome move! But I'm also concerned that domestic LPG was hiked by Rs 29 in June. Middle class households feel the pinch every time. Why can't the government stabilize prices for both commercial and domestic cylinders? 🤔
Makes sense in the context of global energy markets stabilizing a bit after West Asia tensions. But the roller coaster of price revisions is exhausting for businesses that have to budget month to month. The cut is good—Rs 183.50 feels significant after so many hikes.
Just a drop in the ocean! Look at the trajectory: January 1,691.50 → March hike → April hike → now 2,930. That's still a huge jump from the start of the year. Small businesses like chai tapris and roadside food stalls are getting squeezed. Government needs a long-term strategy instead of these stop-gap revisions.
Good to see some relief for commercial users. My uncle runs a small eatery in Karol Bagh and these price hikes were killing his margins. Rs 183.50 helps—free trade LPG cut too (5kg cylinder down Rs 13). Every little bit counts for small businesses that operate on thin margins. 🙏
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