New Delhi, June 7 -- After the prices of domestic LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) cylinders were hiked by Rs.29, the petroleum and natural gas ministry said that Indian households still continue to enjoy the most affordable rates of the cooking gas.

The latest price hike of the 14.2 kg LPG cylinder - the second such increase since the West Asia conflict broke out - meant that the rates have increased by Rs.89 cumulatively. With this, the price of domestic LPG stands at Rs.942 per cylinder.

However, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said that Indian households are still purchasing LPG cylinders at "much cheaper rates" when compared to neighbouring countries or even developed economies including the US, Canada and Australia.

The mi...