Household LPG price raised again but no govt plan to restore subsidy

NEW DELHI: The cost of domestic cooking gas (LPG) refills crossed Rs 1,000 in Delhi — where traditionally rates are lower than most of the states — and rose by Rs 3.50 elsewhere after the government raised prices for the second time in May on Thursday, even as top government functionaries ruled out restoration of subsidy for now.
After the latest increase, a 14.2-kg refill will cost Rs 1,003 in Delhi, Rs 1,002 in Mumbai, Rs 1,029 in Kolkata and Rs 1,018 in Chennai. Rates will vary by a few rupees within this range in other states because of difference in local levies.
LPG rates were last raised by Rs 50 each on May 7, pushing consumer prices of refills beyond Rs 1,000 in most of the country, while it stood just 50 paise short of the mark in Delhi.