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Will LPG become more expensive? New rates for 14 kg and 19 kg cylinders have been released. Check the latest LPG prices in your city
Crude oil prices again rose above USD 80 per barrel on Thursday, August 6th. While petrol, diesel, and CNG rates remained unchanged across the country, a proposed levy on LPG and natural gas could make cooking gas more expensive in the future. According to a Reuters report, if the government approves this proposal, it could increase the price of a domestic LPG cylinder by approximately ₹18.
LPG cylinders may become more expensive
According to reports, India has proposed a levy of Rs 1.29 per kg on LPG and Rs 1.43 per standard cubic meter (SCM) on natural gas. If this proposal is implemented, the price of a 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinder may increase by about Rs 18. Reuters reported that the revenue from this levy will help increase India's strategic energy reserve. Apart from crude oil, the country is planning to create a strategic reserve for natural gas for the first time and maintain about six weeks of LPG stock to strengthen energy security.
LPG prices in major cities
| Lucknow | 979.50 | 2,860.50 |
| Noida | 939.50 | 2,738.00 |
| New Delhi | 942.00 | 2,738.00 |
| Mumbai | 941.50 | 2,691.50 |
| Kolkata | 968.00 | 2,872.50 |
| Chennai | 957.50 | 2,906.00 |
| Bengaluru | 944.50 | 2,821.00 |
| Hyderabad | 994.00 | 2,985.00 |
| Gurgaon | 950.50 | 2,755.00 |
| Jaipur | 945.50 | 2,765.50 |
| Chandigarh | 951.50 | 2,760.00 |
| Patna | 1,031.50 | 3,018.00 |
| Bhubaneswar | 968.00 | 2,908.00 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 951.00 | 2,774.00 |
| Agra | 954.50 | 2,792.00 |
Petrol, diesel prices remained unchanged
Despite Brent crude rising to USD 80.13 per barrel, petrol and diesel prices remained unchanged on August 6. Petrol was sold at Rs 102.12 per litre and diesel at Rs 95.20 per litre in Delhi. Petrol was priced at Rs 102.12 and diesel at Rs 95.56 per litre in Noida. Petrol was priced at Rs 101.86 and diesel at Rs 95.36 per litre in Lucknow. Fuel prices remained unchanged in Patna, Jaipur, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bhopal and Indore.
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