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What is the revised cost?
The rate of commercial LPG gas cylinders has been reduced by Rs 33.50 from August 1. The retail sale price for a 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder will be therefore be Rs 1631.50 from Friday. The 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder will now retail for Rs 1735.50 in Kolkata and Rs 1790 in Chennai. The price in Mumbai will be somewhat lower at Rs 1583 per cylinder.
The base price is set by he state-run oil marketing companies and revised regularly on the basis of international crude oil prices and other factors. The final price varies across cities due to local taxes and logistical costs.
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