small cylinder
The government has not only increased the prices of commercial cylinders from May 1, 2026, but has also increased the prices of 5 kg Free Trade LPG (FTL) cylinders. The price of per small cylinder has been increased by Rs 261.
Last month also the price of Chhotu gas cylinder had increased. Along with the commercial, its prices also increased last month. On April 1, 2026, the price of this 5 kg cylinder was increased by Rs 51, which is Rs 261 per cylinder this time. However, the government has not made any increase on domestic cylinders.
How to get this cylinder
This cylinder has been specially designed for those people who require small quantity of gas or who frequently shift from one place to another. Under this scheme, 5 kg cylinder is available under the name Bharat Gas Mini of Bharat Petroleum and Indane Chhotu of Indian Oil. The biggest convenience is that it is not necessary to provide address proof to buy it. You can easily buy it with just any valid government identity card like Aadhar Card, Voter ID, PAN Card or Driving License.
LPG attack on hoteliers
The price of commercial cylinders used in hotels and restaurants has increased significantly in the last one year. The prices of commercial cylinders had increased in the month of April also and their prices have increased in this month also. This year there has been a big increase in the prices of commercial gas cylinders. While at the beginning of the year till 31st December this cylinder was available for Rs 1669, by 1st May its price has increased to Rs 3099. That means till now there has been a total increase of Rs 1430. If we talk month wise, then there was an increase of Rs 111 per cylinder in January, Rs 49.50 in February, Rs 141.50 in March and Rs 195 in April.
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