LPG cylinder prices slashed by Rs 171.50

NEW DELHI,MAY 1 : The prices of 19 kg commercial Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders have been slashed by Rs 171.50, effective from May 1, reported ANI news agency, citing sources. Following the revision, a 19 kg LPG cylinder will be available at a cost of Rs 1,856.50 in Delhi from today.

The cost of a 19 kg commercial cylinder in Mumbai is Rs 1,808.50 and the price has gone down to Rs 1,960.50 in Kolkata. A 19 kg LPG cylinder sells for Rs 2,021.50 in Chennai with effect from today. Prior to the revision, a 19 kg LPG cylinder cost Rs 2,028 in Delhi, Rs 2,132 in Kolkata, Rs 1,980 in Mumbai, and Rs 2,192.50 in Chennai respectively, as per Indian Oil Corporation (IOC).

The prices were reduced by Rs 91.50 per unit on April 1, after which the price of gas cylinders stood at Rs 2,028 in Delhi.

Earlier on March 1, the prices of commercial LPG cylinders were hiked by Rs 350.50 and domestic LPG cylinders by Rs 50.

-PTI