Domestic LPG Price Hike By 3.46 Rupees

Domestic LPG Price Hike By 3.46 Rupees | LPG Rate Increase Dec 2013

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DOMESTIC cooking gas (LPG) price was on Tuesday hiked by Rs 3.46 per cylinder after the Government raised the commission paid to dealers by over 9%.

"The commission paid lo dealers has been increased by Rs 3.46 per 14.2-kg cylinder to Rs 40.71 Consequently, retail selling price of domestic LPG too have been increased in the same proportion. " an Oil Ministry official said. The increase in commission - which as per practice is passed on to consumers - has been effected from Tuesday. LPG in Delhi costs Rs 410.50 per 14.2-kg cylinder and after the increase it will cost Rs 413.96. The last revision in cooking gas prices happened in October last year when because of an increase in dealers' commission the rates were raised from Rs 399 per cylinder to Rs 410.50. Also, dealers' commission on 5-kg LPG cylinder has been increased by Rs 1.73 to Rs 20.36 per bottle. A5-kg LPG cylinder costs Rs 353 in Delhi currently.