Commerical LPG cylinder prices slashed by Rs 99.75,

The prices of commercial LPG gas cylinders were slashed by Rs 99.75 per unit with effect from Tuesday.

Following the decision by the state-backed oil marketing companies, a 19 kg cooking gas cylinder will now be available for Rs 1,680 in Delhi from today.

With the revised rates, a 19 kg cooking gas cylinder in Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai will now cost Rs 1,802.50, Rs 1,640.50, and Rs 1,852.50 respectively.

LPG cylinder rates are revised on the first day of every month and were last revised on July 4 this year.

In June, the LPG cylinder rates were hiked for the first time after price cuts in April and May.

Meanwhile, the prices of 14.2 kg LPG cylinders or domestic cooking gas cylinders were not revised and remained the same as last revised on March 1.

A non-subsidised 14.2 kg LPG cylinder costs Rs 1,103 in Delhi, Rs 1,129 in Kolkata, Rs 1,102.50 in Mumbai, and Rs 1,118.50 in Chennai.