New Delhi/IBNS: The New Year started on a good note for consumers as national oil companies decided to cut down the price of 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder cost by Rs 102.50, media reports said.
The cylinder will cost Rs 1998.50 from January 1, 2022.
19 kg LPG commercial cylinders had become dearer by Rs 100 on December 1 after which it was sold at Rs 2,101 in Delhi. This was the second-highest price e of 19-kg commercial cylinder after 2012-13 when it cost around Rs 2,200 per cylinder.
This will come as a big relief for restaurants, eateries and tea stall which constitute the largest user segment of commercial LPG.
However, domestic cylinders- 14.2 kg, 5 kg, 10 kg composite or 5 kg composite - will continue to be sold at the same price.
On November 1, prices of 19 kg commercial cylinder saw jumped by Rs 266, increasing the prices to Rs 2,000.50.
On October 1, prices of 19 kg cylinders were increased by Rs 43 and on October 6, the price was decreased by Rs 2.50. On September 1, the price of 19 kg cylinder was increased by Rs 75.
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