New Delhi, July 1 -- Prices of Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) were on Thursday hiked by oil marketing companies.

The price of domesticLPGcylinder has been increased by Rs 25.50 per cylinder with effect from today and domestic cylinders weighing 14.2 kg will now cost Rs 834.50 in Delhi, sources told ANI.

"The price of 19 kg cylinder has also been increased by Rs 76 and will cost Rs 1,550 in Delhi," sources added.

After the hike, cooking gas would cost Rs 834.50 per 14.2 kg cylinder in Delhi and Mumbai as compared to the previous price of Rs 809 per cylinder.

TheLPGprices have doubled in last 7 years.

AnLPGrefill which cost Rs 410.50 per cylinder on March 1, 2014 now costs Rs 834.50, which is more than double.

The aforementioned price ...