New Delhi: The price of subsidised cooking gas, or LPG, has gone up by Rs 3 per cylinder following the government's decision to hike the commission paid to dealers.

The increase in commission, which is generally passed on to consumers, has been effected from Oct 23, which was a holiday on account of Diwali. The commission paid to dealers was hiked by Rs.3 per 14.2 kg cylinder to Rs.43.71.