Praxair Announces More Price Increases For Jan. 1

Praxair on Friday announced that it is notifying North American customers of price increases of up to 15 percent for bulk nitrogen, oxygen, argon, hydrogen, carbon dioxide and facility fees — effective Jan. 1 or as contracts permit.

Praxair on Friday announced that it is notifying North American customers of price increases of up to 15 percent for bulk nitrogen, oxygen, argon, hydrogen, carbon dioxide and facility fees — effective Jan. 1 or as contracts permit.

Praxair said the adjustments are in response to rising energy, distribution and labor costs.

The news comes exactly one month after Praxair announced to customers worldwide that its helium prices will increase up to 10 percent — also effective. Jan. 1.

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