Guwahati, July 1 -- Commercial LPG cylinder prices have been reduced across the country for the first time this year, with oil marketing companies cutting the price of a 19-kg cylinder by Rs 183.50, effective July 1. The reduction is expected to provide relief to restaurants, hotels, caterers and other commercial establishments that depend heavily on LPG.

Following the latest revision, the price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi has come down to Rs 2,930, while revised rates in other major cities include Rs 3,089 in Kolkata, Rs 3,145.50 in Mumbai and Rs 3,303 in Chennai. The monthly price revision is carried out by state-run oil marketing companies based on changes in international energy markets and other pricing factors.

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