Centre hikes cooking gas price by Rs 50; effective from Tuesday

New Delhi: The price of cooking gas for domestic use has been increased by Rs 50. The higher price will be effective from Tuesday, Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puki said. The increase will also apply to consumers under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana.With the implementation of the price hike, the price of a 14.2 kg cylinder will increase from Rs 803 to Rs 853.