Non-subsidised LPG rate hiked by Rs 86 per cylinder

March 01, 2017 22:30

The price of non-subsidised cooking gas (LPG) was hiked by a steep Rs. 86 per cylinder on Wednesday, reflecting international trends.

Non-subsidised LPG, bought by those who have either given up their subsidies or exhausted the quota of 12 bottles of 14.2-kg in a year at below market price, will now cost Rs. 737.50.

It was priced at Rs. 651.50 per 14.2-kg cylinder till yesterday, according to state-owned oil companies.

The hike, steepest in the history, comes on back of Rs. 66.5 per cylinder increase effected from February 1.

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