Oil marketing companies have raised the price of 19 kg commercial LPG cylinders by ₹39, effective from Sunday. Following the hike, the retail price of a 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi now stands at ₹1,691.50.
This price adjustment comes after previous reductions earlier this year.
On July 1, companies had cut the price of the 19 kg cylinder by ₹30, lowering the retail price to ₹1,646 in an effort to provide relief to businesses and commercial enterprises.
Prior to that, on June 1, the price was reduced by ₹69.50, bringing the cost to ₹1,676. On May 1, a further reduction of ₹19 per cylinder was implemented.
The monthly adjustments in LPG cylinder prices reflect the dynamic nature of the market, influenced by factors such as international oil prices, taxation policies, and supply-demand dynamics.
While the specific reasons for the recent increase have not been disclosed, it is clear that oil marketing companies are responding to broader economic conditions and market trends.