The price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder has been hiked by Rs 993 with effect from May 1, Friday, taking the cost to Rs 3,071.50 in Delhi. In Mumbai, the new price stands at Rs 3,024, while in Kolkata it has gone up to Rs 3,202.

However, there has been no change in the price of domestic LPG cylinders, benefiting around 33 crore household consumers, the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) said in a statement. Domestic rates remain unchanged even after the recent elections.