Commercial LPG up Rs 42 in Delhi, Rs 53.50 in Kolkata — fifth hike in four months
19 kg commercial cylinder prices raised again across metros, with Kolkata seeing the steepest jump. The cumulative four-month climb squeezes margins for QSR chains, cloud kitchens, hotels and standalone restaurants reliant on LPG for back-of-house operations.
Commercial LPG cylinder (19 kg) prices raised by Rs 42 in Delhi, with Kolkata seeing the steepest Rs 53.50 hike — fifth increase in four months. Directly raises input costs for QSR chains, cloud kitchens, hotels, cafes and standalone restaurants nationwide.
Why this matters
Fifth straight monthly hike on 19 kg commercial cylinders extends a four-month upward run, compounding input cost pressure on food-service operators already absorbing prior increases across Delhi, Kolkata and other metros.
Retail-company signals steady at 1,507 over the last 90 days.
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