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The prices of commercial LPG have increased by ₹993 per 19 kg cylinder, which is a big blow to businesses that depend on cooking gas. The increase is amidst the energy fluctuations in the world and local modifications by oil marketing firms.

This sharp rise will push up the cost of operations of the hotels, restaurants, bakeries, and catering services. Most of the establishments are anticipated to transfer the burden to consumers by increasing menu prices. The given revision does not influence domestic household cylinders.

Industry organizations have raised a concern with the continuous increases and called to be relieved. Oil companies attribute the increased international prices and weaker rupee as some of the reasons why the move was taken. The new rates will take effect immediately.

Professionals recommend that business users seek out energy conventions or grow bulk purchases to alleviate the effects. This is the most recent among the series of changes in the LPG segment that is still inclined to small and medium businesses.