Domestic LPG cylinder price increased by Rs 29, new rates effective from June 7
New Delhi, June 7
Domestic LPG prices have been increased by Rs 29 per cylinder. The revised price comes into effect from Sunday, June 7.
Following the latest LPG price hike, the price of a 14.2-kg domestic LPG cylinder in Delhi has increased to Rs 942 from Rs 913.
The latest increase comes after oil companies raised LPG prices by Rs 60 per cylinder on March 7, following disruptions in global energy markets linked to the conflict in West Asia.
Meanwhile, on Thursday, addressing an inter-ministerial briefing, Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, said that the government has taken several steps to ensure adequate LPG availability, including increasing domestic production and securing imports.
"As far as the under recovery on LPG domestic cooking cylinder is concerned, it is still in the range of almost 700 rupees," Sharma said while responding to media queries.
Sharma attributed the recent moderation in LPG demand to multiple factors, including lower consumption by commercial and industrial users, improved booking cycles and technology-led delivery authentication.
"There has been a reduction because our commercial and industrial LPG and the other reason is the booking period that we managed, I mean 25 days and 45 days. And the third reason is the DAC [Delivery Authentication Code] linked deliveries," she said.
— ANI
Reader Comments
I understand global prices are rising due to West Asia tensions, but why always the common citizen bears the brunt? They should reduce excise duty or give more subsidy instead of increasing prices. Meanwhile, petrol and diesel prices remain stable. Something is not adding up.
I appreciate the government's efforts to ensure LPG availability through increased production and imports. The delivery authentication code is a good step to prevent diversion. But ₹942 for a cylinder is really hitting hard, especially for small families and rural households. Hope they reconsider.
My mother still uses wood for cooking because LPG is too expensive for her pension. This hike is just cruel. They talk about "under recovery" of ₹700 per cylinder - but who is recovering? The oil companies are making profits, not the poor. 😔
Overall, I think we need to look at the bigger picture. LPG is a strategic fuel and global prices are volatile. Maybe they should focus on promoting renewable energy like solar cookers or biogas plants in villages. That would be a permanent solution. But yes, for now, this hike stings. 🤔
As someone living in Canada, I see similar price fluctuations here too. But I remember my grandmother in Chennai still relying on LPG for daily cooking. Hope the government can provide some relief through direct benefit transfers or additional subsidies for low-income families.
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