New Delhi, Nov. 1 -- India's state-run oil-marketing companies (OMCs) have raised prices of commercial cooking gas and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) amid persistently high international crude oil prices due to the ongoing conflict in West Asia.

Effective 1 November, oil marketing companies have increased the price of a 19-kg commercial liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder by Rs.10 to Rs.2,820. The price of aviation turbine fuel has also been raised by Rs.1.37 per litre to Rs.138.50, according to the updated price list of of the government fuel retailers.

The hike in commercial LPG prices comes as restaurants, hotels, catering businesses and food outlets typically see a surge in demand during the festive season.

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