LPG Prices Soar: Record Increase in Commercial Gas Cylinder Prices Amid Geopolitical Tensions

ExpansionAdd as a preferredsource on google Rising geopolitical tensions internationally, especially with fears of a potential conflict between the United States and Iran, are now beginning to have a ripple effect on LPG prices in India. After a review by petroleum companies on Thursday night, the largest ever increase in the price of commercial gas cylinders has been recorded. Read Trending Videos In Rajasthan, the price of a 19-kilogram commercial gas cylinder has been increased by a whopping Rs 993. It has since risen from Rs 2106 to Rs 3099. This sudden increase will put direct economic pressure on hotels, restaurants, dhaba operators, and small traders, who are largely dependent on commercial cylinders. According to Deepak Gahlot, president of the Rajasthan LPG Distributors Association, the companies have taken this decision in view of the spike in crude oil and gas prices in the international market.