New Delhi, May 2 -- Despite growing pressure to hike fuel prices due to disruptions caused by the Iran war, the central government has chosen not to change domestic LPG rates. However, the price of commercial LPG (19 kg cylinders) has increased by an average of Rs.993.

As a result, in Delhi, the cost has risen from Rs.2,078.50 to Rs.3,071.50, while in Mumbai it has gone up from Rs.2,031 to Rs.3,024.

These developments come as Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum, and Hindustan Petroleum are in the process of finalising new regulations aimed at preventing hoarding, curbing black marketing, and stopping the illegal diversion of subsidised gas.

The government on Friday stated that retail fuel prices will remain unchanged and that the ...