Commercial LPG got costlier on October 1, with 19-kg cylinder rates up Rs 62.50 to Rs 71.50 across major cities.

It is the second straight monthly increase, following a Rs 9.51 rise in September.

In Delhi, the 19-kg commercial cylinder now costs Rs 2,810, up from Rs 2,747.50.

Patna saw the steepest hike of Rs 71.50, taking the cylinder to Rs 3,100.50.

Households get relief: the 14.2-kg domestic cylinder price is unchanged, holding at Rs 942 in Delhi.

Restaurants, hotels, caterers, cloud kitchens and dhabas will feel the hike most as festive demand begins.

A new Aadhaar-based authentication rule for domestic LPG consumers also kicked in on October 1.

Oil companies revise LPG prices on the first of every month, based on global prices and the rupee.

Read the full article for more details on the October LPG price hike.