New Delhi, April 10 -- Both domestic and commercial Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders have become costly ever since the war in West Asia began in February, causing volatility in global energy markets. Domestic LPG prices have been revised once, whereas commercial cooking gas rates were revised twice in the last two months.

After almost five weeks of conflict, the US and Iran have agreed on a two-week conditional ceasefire. Meanwhile, India's Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said the government is ensuring the continued availability of LPG, petrol and diesel.

Singh also said that India has ensured the evacuation of the highest number of ships from the Strait of Hormuz than any other country over the past 40 days.

"A total of eight L...