Commercial LPG cylinder price cut by Rs 135 in Center’s big move to fight inflation. Check revised rates.
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- Revised rate of 19 kg LPG tank will be applicable across the country from June 1
- This decision has come after the Modi government announced a huge cut in the prices of petrol, diesel.
- However, the rates of domestic LPG cylinders remain unchanged
Commercial LPG Price Reduction News: In a big step by the Modi government to fight the skyrocketing inflation, the price of commercial LPG cylinder has been cut by Rs 135. The new rate of 19 kg LPG will be implemented from today (June 1) across the country.
The decision to reduce the price of LPG cylinders is being seen as a big relief to the common people, who are bearing the brunt of rising food prices.
Accordingly, the price of a 19 kg LPG tank in Delhi will now be Rs 2,219 as against Rs 2,354. In Mumbai, people will have to pay Rs 2,171.50 instead of Rs 2,306. Similarly, the price will be reduced from Rs 2,454 to Rs 2,322 in Kolkata and Rs 2,507 to Rs 2,373 in Chennai.
Domestic LPG price unchanged
Meanwhile, there has been no change in the rate of domestic LPG or 14.2 kg tank.
Earlier on May 1, the price of a commercial LPG cylinder was increased by Rs 100. Earlier, a tank became costlier by Rs 250 on April 1 and Rs 105 on March 1.
LPG cylinder rates are revised monthly for all states and union territories in India.
Just last month, the government had announced a sharp cut in central excise duty on petrol and diesel prices amid rising inflation. While the central excise duty on petrol was cut by Rs 8 per liter, that on diesel was cut by Rs 6 per litre.
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