Domestic LPG Cylinder Rates Hike By Rs 50
- 07-May-2022
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New Delhi: The price of 14.2 kg Domestic LPG cylinder has been increased by Rs 50 with effect from today. Now, The domestic cylinder leads to Rs 999.50/cylinder from today.
Earlier this month, the price of 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder were increased on May 1 by around ₹102 to Rs 2,355.5 in Delhi. The price of a 5-kg LPG commercial cylinder was also increased to ₹655.
After the assembly elections held in five states, the prices of petrol, diesel, and LPG are being increased continuously. On March 22, the subsidised domestic LPG cylinder increased by Rs 50. Earlier, after 6 October 2021, there was no change in the rate of domestic LPG cylinders.
Every household is entitled to 12 cylinders of 14.2 kg each at subsidised rates in a year. Beyond that, customers need to make any additional purchases of LPG cylinders at the market price. Under PAHAL (Direct Benefit Transfer of LPG) scheme, consumers get LPG cylinders at a subsidised rate. The subsidy depends on several factors such as foreign exchange rates, crude oil prices.