The revised rate brings the 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder price down to ₹2,906, while domestic LPG cylinder prices continue without any change.
The price of the commercial cylinder used by businesses has been reduced in Chennai, offering some relief to commercial consumers. Under the latest revision, the price of a 19 kg commercial cylinder has been lowered by ₹200, bringing the new retail price to ₹2,906. Meanwhile, the price of domestic LPG cylinders has not been revised and continues at the existing rate.
The reduction in the commercial cylinder price is expected to benefit businesses such as restaurants, hotels, catering units, bakeries, tea stalls, and other establishments that rely on LPG for daily operations. Lower fuel costs may help reduce operating expenses for commercial users that consume multiple cylinders every month.
Commercial cylinder prices are revised periodically based on factors including international LPG prices, exchange rate movements, and prevailing market conditions. These revisions are separate from domestic LPG pricing, meaning changes in the commercial cylinder segment do not automatically result in changes to household LPG cylinder prices.
As per the latest official price revision, the 19 kg commercial cylinder is now priced at ₹2,906 in Chennai after a reduction of ₹200. In contrast, the domestic LPG cylinder price remains unchanged at ₹957.50, with no fresh announcement regarding any revision for household consumers.
The revised commercial cylinder price is likely to provide financial relief for businesses that depend heavily on LPG for cooking and other commercial activities. However, households using domestic LPG cylinders will continue to purchase refills at the existing price until any future revision is officially announced.
The latest revision reflects a price reduction limited to the commercial cylinder category, while domestic LPG rates remain unchanged. Businesses using 19 kg cylinders will immediately benefit from the lower price, whereas domestic consumers will continue paying the current household LPG cylinder rate until further updates are issued.
Sources: LiveMint
