New Delhi: In the second consecutive hike, state-run fuel retailers today increased the price of non-subsidised cooking gas (LPG) cylinders by ₹5 per 14.2-kg cylinder. In Mumbai, a non-subsidised LPG cylinder costs ₹678.50, Chennai ₹722 and Kolkata ₹732.50. A 14.2-kg cylinder costs ₹495.86 in Delhi, ₹499 in Kolkata, ₹493.57 in Mumbai and ₹483.74 in Chennai. This is the second straight increase in LPG rate after price was hiked by ₹42.5 per cylinder on March 1. Non-subsidised LPG is the gas that consumer buys after exhausting their quota of 12 cylinders of 14.2-kg at sub-market or subsidised rates.

Source: Mint April 01, 2019 10:18 UTC