New Delhi: There is good news for the general public. On the first day of August, the price of the LPG cylinder has been reduced. The prices of gas cylinders have been reduced by Rs 36 today. These prices are applicable in Delhi, Mumbai Chennai, and all other cities of the country.
Let us tell you that only the prices of commercial cylinders have come down. New rates have been issued by Indian Oil. According to which, now a 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder will be available in the country’s capital Delhi for Rs 1976.50. Earlier this cylinder was available for Rs 2012.50.
Talk about domestic LPG cylinder, so domestic LPG cylinder is available in Delhi for Rs 1053. Earlier this cylinder was available for Rs 1053. Currently, the domestic LPG price in Kolkata is Rs.1079, in Mumbai, it is Rs.1052. 1068.50 in Chennai is Rs.
Significantly, in the last eight years, the prices of domestic LPG cylinders have increased two and a half times. According to the data of state-owned oil marketing company Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL), in March 2014, a subsidized LPG cylinder was available at Rs 410.
At the same time, in March 2015, the Modi government decided to send the subsidy on domestic cooking gas directly to the beneficiary’s bank account. Because of this people used to get 12 cylinders on subsidy every year. However, after the Corona epidemic, the subsidy given to LPG started decreasing.
