The price of domestic cooking gas has been raised by ₹29 per cylinder, bringing the cost of a standard 14.2-kg liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder in Delhi to ₹942, effective June 7. This marks the second hike in under three months, following a ₹60 increase on March 7, attributed to geopolitical tensions that have disrupted energy supplies and elevated global fuel prices. According to reports, state-owned oil marketing companies were previously incurring losses of about ₹703 on each LPG cylinder sold. The latest price adjustment only partially addresses these losses, as the gap between retail prices and procurement costs remains substantial due to persistently high international energy rates. This LPG price hike occurs amidst a broader increase in fuel costs, with petrol and diesel prices rising by ₹7.50 per litre since mid-May and compressed natural gas (CNG) prices increasing by nearly ₹6 per kilogram. The government has not fully transferred the burden of higher international energy costs to consumers, resulting in ongoing financial strain for state-owned fuel retailers.