LPG Price Hike Hits Himachal Households, New Booking Rules Add to Woes
Families across Himachal Pradesh are feeling the pinch as the cost of cooking gas has climbed once again. With oil marketing companies revising rates, a domestic LPG cylinder in Shimla now costs ₹1,015—up by ₹60—while commercial cylinders have surged to ₹2,075. On top of that, consumers must pay nearly ₹58 in delivery charges.
Though a subsidy of about ₹31 will be credited directly to bank accounts, the relief is modest compared to the steep rise. Prices vary slightly across the state depending on transport and delivery costs.
Officials point to global energy market volatility and disruptions in crude oil supply, worsened by tensions in West Asia, particularly the Iran–Israel conflict, as reasons behind the hike.
Adding to household concerns, oil companies have rolled out a new rule: domestic LPG cylinders can only be rebooked 25 days after the last delivery, replacing the earlier system that allowed immediate bookings. Distributors have been instructed to enforce this change starting Saturday.
Interestingly, while LPG prices have jumped, fuel costs remain steady in Shimla—power petrol at ₹102.29 per litre, petrol at ₹95.06, and diesel at ₹87.13. Officials assure that supply remains normal, with no disruptions reported so far.
