The price of Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders has increased today after three months of consecutive price cuts.
"For the month of June, 2020, there has been an increase in international prices of LPG. Due to increase in the prices in international market, the RSP (retail selling price) of LPG in Delhi market will be increased by ₹11.50 per cylinder," Indian Oil said in a statement.
LPG cylinder rates are revised at the beginning of each month based on the international benchmark rate of LPG as well as the exchange rate of US dollar and rupee.
Since August 2019, LPG prices were increasing consistently. However, prices declined for three months ever since the global energy market has been affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
"The retail selling price of LPG in Delhi market for the month of May 2020 was reduced from ₹744 to ₹581.50 per cylinder for all consumers in line with drop in international prices," Indian Oil said.
Latest LPG cylinder rates (Indane - non-subsidised 14.2 kg):
Delhi -- Rs 593
Kolkata -- Rs 616
Mumbai -- ₹590.50
Chennai -- ₹606.5
Nevertheless, Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd (BPCL) gave good news to its customers by announcing that cooking gas can now be booked through WhatsApp. It has launched a Smartline number- 1800224344- which can be used by customers to book LPG cylinders. BPCL is also planning to start LPG delivery tracking service.
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