SRINAGAR: The Union government on Monday raised the price of domestic LPG cylinders by Rs 50. The hike applies to both subsidised and non-subsidised consumers, Union Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri confirmed.
Under the revised pricing, beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana—who receive LPG connections at subsidised rates—will now pay Rs 553 for a 14.2-kg cylinder in the national capital, up from Rs 503. For general consumers, the same cylinder will now cost Rs 853.
This marks the first revision in domestic LPG prices since March last year, when rates were reduced by Rs 100. LPG prices vary across states due to differing local taxes.
The increase in household LPG prices follows a marginal reduction in commercial LPG cylinder rates last week. The price of these cylinders, widely used by restaurants, eateries, and other commercial establishments, was cut by Rs 41.
In a separate development, the government also announced an increase in excise duties on petrol and diesel. According to an official notification, excise duty on petrol has been raised to Rs 13 per litre, and on diesel to Rs 10 per litre. The revised rates will come into effect from 8 April 2025.
However, the hike will not impact retail fuel prices at the pump. Authorities clarified that oil marketing companies will absorb the increased duty. This has been made possible by the recent decline in international crude oil prices, which created headroom for adjustment without burdening consumers. [KNT]
