Commercial LPG Price Hike has taken effect from October 1, with the price of a 19-kg commercial cylinder in Delhi rising by ₹62.50 to ₹2,810.
Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices have also increased by ₹16 per litre, while domestic LPG prices remain unchanged.
The latest revisions were announced as state-owned oil marketing companies updated LPG and aviation fuel rates for the new month.
Prices are revised periodically based on international benchmark prices and currency movements.
Commercial LPG Price Hike Raises 19-Kg Cylinder Cost
In Delhi, the 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder now costs ₹2,810, compared with ₹2,747.50 in September.
The increase is relevant to businesses such as restaurants, hotels, caterers and other establishments that use commercial cylinders.
The increase is not uniform across every city because LPG prices can vary depending on local taxes and other applicable factors.
In Patna, for example, the reported increase for the 19-kg cylinder is ₹71.50.
The latest commercial LPG revision follows a ₹9.50 increase in Delhi in September.
Rates had earlier declined in July and August after reaching a much higher level in June.
ATF Price Rises by ₹16 Per Litre
Aviation turbine fuel has also become more expensive from October 1.
The price of ATF for domestic airlines has increased from around ₹121 per litre to ₹137 per litre, a rise of ₹16.
ATF is a significant operating expense for airlines, accounting for a substantial share of their costs.
The latest increase therefore raises the fuel component of airline operating expenses, although the eventual impact on ticket prices depends on several factors.
This is the third consecutive monthly increase in ATF prices.
The rate had risen by ₹6.28 per litre in September and by ₹5 per litre in August.
Domestic LPG Price Remains Unchanged
While commercial LPG has become costlier, households have not faced a fresh increase in the domestic 14.2-kg LPG cylinder price.
In Delhi, the domestic cylinder continues to be priced at ₹942.
This means the October 1 revision directly affects commercial LPG users rather than household consumers using the standard domestic cylinder.
Petrol and diesel prices for domestic consumption have also remained unchanged in the latest revision.
The changes announced for October include the commercial LPG and ATF price adjustments.
Why LPG and ATF Prices Changed
LPG and ATF prices are revised on the first day of each month and are influenced by international benchmark prices and the rupee-dollar exchange rate.
The latest increase comes amid firmer international energy prices.
Separately, the government has reduced the windfall tax on exports of diesel and ATF from October 1.
The revised export levies are separate from the domestic commercial LPG and ATF price changes.
The Commercial LPG Price Hike will therefore be most relevant for businesses using 19-kg cylinders, while the ATF increase affects the fuel costs faced by domestic airlines.
Household LPG users do not see a corresponding increase in the domestic cylinder price this month.
