On May 16, 2023, domestic LPG cylinder prices remained stable across major Indian cities, with Delhi's price at ₹913 and Mumbai's at ₹912.50. Kolkata and Chennai residents pay ₹939 and around ₹928-929 respectively. This stability follows a ₹60 increase implemented in March, attributed to rising global energy costs and geopolitical tensions, particularly in West Asia. In contrast, commercial LPG cylinder prices have surged, with the cost of a 19-kg cylinder in Delhi exceeding ₹3,000. The price hikes have significantly affected micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), leading some businesses to explore alternatives like piped natural gas (PNG) to mitigate operational costs. The Indian government has refrained from further increasing domestic LPG prices to shield households from inflation, despite the pressures from rising international crude oil prices and fluctuations in the Indian rupee. This comes in the wake of a recent ₹3 increase in petrol and diesel prices, the first in four years, indicating broader fuel price pressures in the country.