Guwahati, May 1 -- Prices of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders and 5-kg free trade (mini) cylinders were increased by Rs 993 and Rs 261, respectively, on Friday.

Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) confirmed the revision and said these cylinders contribute only about 1% of total LPG consumption across its network.

In Delhi, the revised price of a 19-kg commercial cylinder stands at Rs 3,071.50, while in Mumbai it is Rs 3,024. Small 5-kg cylinders are priced near Rs 339 in Delhi, with similar rates reported in Mumbai.

This increase comes soon after a similar revision last month, when state-run oil companies had already raised prices for both commercial and mini LPG cylinders.

The rise in commercial cylinder prices is expected to hit sectors such...