Petroleum companies once again hit back at innocent fellows with the rising price of cooking gas cylinders. Yes! the price of domestic LPG cylinders is hiked by Rs 25.

The price of a non-subsidized 14.2 kg cylinder will now cost Rs 859.50 in Delhi. Last month, the price of the LPG cylinder was increased by Rs 25.50. New rates are effective from 17th August. The price has been hiked in similar proportion across the country. Reports say that this is for the second consecutive month that oil companies have hiked domestic cooking gas prices. A domestic cylinder cost Rs 809 on June 1. This was hiked to Rs 834 on July 1. Looking at the earlier facts, between January 1 and August 17, the price of domestic LPG cylinders has gone up by Rs 165 each. At present prices, electric cooking is cheaper than LPG.

In Mumbai, the rate of 14.2 kg LPG cylinder is now Rs 859.5, whereas till now it was Rs 834.50. In Kolkata, the rate of LPG cylinders has increased from Rs 861 to Rs 886 per cylinder. Whereas for an LPG cylinder in Chennai from today you will have to pay Rs 875.50. For an LPG cylinder in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, you will have to pay Rs 897.5. And, Rs 866.50 will have to be paid for LPG in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.

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