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Commercial LPG cylinder prices jump nearly Rs 1000 as global energy shock hits India

Economy
Published on 1 May 2026
Commercial LPG cylinder prices jump nearly Rs 1000 as global energy shock hits India

A single 19 kg cylinder rose by Rs 993

Commercial LPG cylinder prices have hit a record high after a Rs 993 increase per 19-kg cylinder, pushing the total rise in just three months to Rs 1,303. The spike is linked to higher global energy prices amid the West Asia conflict. Domestic LPG rates, by contrast, have stayed unchanged—leaving commercial buyers exposed to the full shock.

  • Commercial LPG rose by Rs 993 per 19 kg cylinder
  • Total increase in three months reached Rs 1,303
  • Global energy prices and West Asia conflict cited as drivers
  • Domestic LPG prices remain unchanged
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