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Karnataka hotels association demands GST cut on 19 kg commercial LPG cylinders to 5%
The Karnataka State Hotels Association urged the government to cut GST on 19 kg commercial LPG cylinders from 18% to 5% in light of a sharp price surge. A Friday price hike of ₹993 and ongoing monthly increases have raised costs for hospitality businesses, prompting calls for relief.
Why It Matters
A GST cut could provide immediate relief to hotels and eateries, stabilise costs across the hospitality value chain, and protect consumer prices during inflationary pressures.
Timeline
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KSHA calls for GST reduction on 19 kg commercial LPG cylinders from 18% to 5%
May 2, 2026
The Karnataka State Hotels Association urged the government to cut GST on 19 kg commercial LPG cylinders from 18% to 5% immediately, citing rising costs and potential pass-through to consumers.
Commercial LPG price up ₹993 per 19-kg cylinder on Friday (April 30, 2026)
April 30, 2026
Prices for 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders rose by ₹993 on Friday, marking the third straight monthly increase amid rising global energy prices linked to the West Asia conflict.
Government announces ₹1,308 LPG price hike to be implemented over 60 days
April 2026
The government announced a cumulative LPG price hike of ₹1,308 to be implemented over 60 days, described as the sharpest increase in recent times.
LPG prices in March 2026 ranged ₹1,800–₹2,000
March 2026
Prices stayed in the ₹1,800–₹2,000 range in March 2026, before rising further in the following weeks, as global energy pressures affected domestic LPG costs.