The price of liquefied petroleum gas or LPG has been increased by Rs 50 per unit, said sources. The new price is set at Rs 769 per 14.2 kilograms LPG cylinder. This will be applicable in the national capital from 12 am today, sources added.
The rise in the price of LPG comes at a time when petrol and diesel prices in India have touched an all-time high. The cooking gas is derived from crude oil and natural gas.
This is the second price hike in the month of February. The The oil marketing companies had increased the price of non-subsidised LPG cylinders by Rs 25 in metro cities on February 4.