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- Domestic LPG cylinder became costlier by Rs 29 on Sunday.
- Now 14.2 kg cylinder costs Rs 942 in Delhi.
- Commercial and small LPG cylinders also became costlier.
- Companies rise to deal with huge losses.
LPG Price Hike: There was a huge increase in the prices of domestic LPG cylinders on Sunday. Their price increased by Rs 29 across the country. Amidst the continuous problems in the global energy market, oil companies had earlier increased the prices of LPG cylinders by Rs 60 on March 7.
Due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia, the prices of petrol, diesel, CNG and commercial LPG are continuously increasing. According to reports quoting Indian Oil Corporation, the price of a non-subsidised 14.2 kg LPG cylinder in Delhi will now be Rs 942. Earlier in March this year, its price was increased from Rs 853 to Rs 913.
Rates of commercial and small cylinders also increased
This increase comes after the huge increase in commercial LPG prices in the last few months. Earlier this week, the price of a 19-kg cylinder was increased from Rs 42 to Rs 53.50 (depending on the city) — the fifth increase since February. The price of 5 kg free-trade LPG cylinder has also been increased by Rs 11 to Rs 821.50 per cylinder. In such a situation, the question now arises that why are the prices of gas cylinders continuously increasing in the country? Let us know.
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Loss of Rs 703 crore to oil companies
Industry sources told news agency PTI that this increase has compensated the loss on domestic LPG sales only to some extent. It is estimated that before the recent changes, government oil marketing companies were incurring a loss of about Rs 703 on the sale of every LPG cylinder. Oil ministry officials also recently said the government has taken several steps to ensure adequate availability of LPG — including increasing domestic production and ensuring imports.
Petroleum sector experts and industry experts say that the government cannot hold the burden of international prices for more than a limit. By doing this, the financial condition of the companies importing fuel in the country can completely collapse. Due to this, the energy security of the country may be in danger.
Will the price increase further?
Experts say that there is every possibility of further increase in prices in the coming time. However, nothing can be said concretely yet. Further increase in prices is being estimated on the basis that currently the prices have been increased by only Rs 29, while the losses of the companies are still huge. To compensate for this, prices can be increased in small increments (by Rs 10-30). This is just a guess. No concrete government statement has come yet on this.
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