Non-subsidised LPG cylinder to cost Rs 50 more: How prices have moved over the years

NEW DELHI: The price of non–subsidised LPG cylinder or cooking gas was hiked by Rs 50 on Tuesday, after a haitus of 167 days.
A 14.2 kg cylinder in Delhi now costs Rs 949.50, while it costs Rs 976 in Kolkata. This is an increase of almost 16 per cent since March 1, 2021 when a 14.2 kg liquified petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder costed Rs 819 in the national capital.
In terms of per kg, the cost for consumers has jumped from Rs 57.67 on March 1 last year to Rs 66.86 now.
With today’s hike, cooking gas prices have gone up by Rs 140.5 per 14.2 kg. It had remained unchanged since October 2021, after rising sharply by almost Rs 100 for 4 months.
A 5 KG LPG cylinder will now cost Rs 349, while the 10 kg composite bottle will come for Rs 669.