Kamal Ghorui
NEW DELHI: An increase in domestic LPG cylinder prices by Rs 60 on Saturday has sparked concerns among the public, with many expressing concerns about the difficulty of managing household budgets. Domestic LPG cylinder prices have been increased with effect from Saturday, March 7, with the cost of a 14.2-kg household cooking gas cylinder rising by Rs 60 across the country. The price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder has also been raised by Rs 115.
A resident of Delhi, Anita, spoke to about how the increase makes it difficult to live in the national capital. “Our cylinder does not last for a month. Poor people have to face a lot of problems. We use up two cylinders in a month,” she said.Another resident voiced concern over the rising costs, suggesting that the hike in LPG prices could be a precursor to increases in petrol and diesel prices.“Today, the prices of the LPG cylinder have increased; soon, the prices of petrol and diesel will also rise. It will affect the common man,” she said. Salma, who is also a resident of Delhi, spoke about how the Rs 60 is a significant amount for lower-income families. “We are poor. Rs 60 is a lot for us. We earn all day long to eat at night,” she stated. In the Moradabad area of Uttar Pradesh, a local raised concerns about the price increase, stating that this can cause a lot of problems. “Rs 60 have increased in the price of the cylinder. There are a lot of problems,” she said. “I went to get the cylinder. Rs 60 have increased… The expenses will be more than the income if there is inflation,” another resident said. According to sources, the price of a 14.2-kg domestic LPG cylinder in Delhi has been increased from Rs 853 to Rs 913. In Mumbai, the price has risen from Rs 852.50 to Rs 912.50. In Kolkata, the rate has gone up from Rs 879 to Rs 939, while in Chennai it has increased from Rs 868.50 to Rs 928.50. The revised prices came into effect immediately on Saturday.The hike also applies to commercial LPG cylinders used by businesses. In Delhi, the price of a 19-kg commercial cylinder has risen from Rs 1,768.50 to Rs 1,883. In Mumbai, the rate has increased from Rs 1,720.50 to Rs 1,835. Similarly, in Kolkata, the price has gone up from Rs 1,875.50 to Rs 1,990, while in Chennai it has climbed from Rs 1,929 to Rs 2,043.50.Earlier, the price of a domestic LPG cylinder had remained unchanged since April 2025, when the non-subsidised rate in Delhi stood at Rs 853. The latest revision marks a significant increase for both household consumers and commercial users who rely on LPG for daily operations.(With agency inputs)
