Subsidised cooking gas [liquefied petroleum gas, or LPG] rates have been hiked by Rs.3 per cylinder after the government raised the commission paid to dealers. The decision will benefit 13,896 LPG distributors across the country.

Last week the commission paid to the dealers was hiked by Rs 3 per 14.2 kg cylinder and also the retail selling price of subsidised LPG too has been increased in the same proportion. The price will come effective from October 23rd and will be applicable to all the consumers who have booked after the given date.

(AW: Vamshi)