Bhubaneswar, May 1 -- The price of commercial LPG cylinders has been increased by Rs 993, marking a sharp rise. The sudden price hike is expected to have a direct impact on businesses dependent on bulk gas usage, while domestic cylinder prices have been kept unchanged.

With the latest revision, the price of a 19 kg commercial gas cylinder in Delhi now stands at Rs 3,071.50. The increase comes amid reports linking the hike to the ongoing Middle East crisis, which has affected fuel supply dynamics.

The rise in commercial LPG prices is likely to affect sectors such as hotels and restaurants, which rely heavily on these cylinders for daily operations. Industry stakeholders indicated that the increased input cost may result into higher price...