Delhi commercial LPG price rises ₹10 to ₹2,820

A 19kg commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi costs ₹2,820 from November 1, after oil marketing companies raised the price by ₹10, according to revised rates reported Sunday. The cylinder was priced at ₹2,810 on October 1. The increase is the third consecutive monthly rise in commercial LPG rates, according to one report. The latest adjustment follows a ₹65 increase on October 1; the rate had also risen in September, though the amount was not specified in the report. Commercial cylinder prices are revised monthly. Rates for 19kg commercial cylinders also increased in other major cities, according to reported November 1 prices. Mumbai’s price rose to ₹2,774.50, Kolkata’s to ₹2,964 and Bengaluru’s to ₹2,908, each after a ₹10 increase. Chennai’s rate rose by ₹11.50 to ₹2,994.50. The higher charges affect businesses that use commercial cylinders, including hotels, restaurants, roadside eateries and catering services. The reported increase adds to their operating costs, although the sources did not quantify the effect on businesses or consumer prices. The price of the 14.2kg household cylinder was reported unchanged from November 1. A revised rate list also put a 5kg Free Trade LPG...