Amid escalating tensions in West Asia, the price of domestic LPG cylinders has been increased by Rs 60, while that of commercial LPG cylinders by Rs 115 across the country. This is the second price hike in less than a year. The last increase came in April 2025, when the prices were hiked by Rs 50.Following the revision, a 14.2-kg cylinder of non-subsidised LPG, which is consumed by most households, will now cost Rs 913 in Delhi as against Rs 853 previously. Rates vary across states depending on local sales tax or value added tax (VAT). Ujjwala Yojana beneficiaries will now pay Rs 613 per 14.2 kg cylinder after accounting for a subsidy of Rs 300 per bottle they get for up to 12 refills in a year.The commercial LPG cylinder, which is used by hotels and restaurants, will now be priced at Rs 1,883 in Delhi. This increase follows another hike of Rs 28 per 19-kg cylinder that came into effect on March 1.Officials said the increase followed a steep rise in global energy prices since the US and Israel attack on Iran last weekend triggered a wider military conflict in the oil and gas-rich West Asia.However, they were quick to rule out any increase in petrol and diesel prices in the near future saying state-owned oil firms had enough financial muscle to absorb the warranted increase.Retail petrol and diesel prices have been on a freeze since April 2022, with fuel retailers absorbing losses when crude prices are high and making profits when rates are low. Meanwhile, Indian Oil Corporation on X rejected reports suggesting a shortage of petrol and diesel. “India has sufficient fuel stocks, and supply and distribution networks are functioning normally,” it clarified.