LPG price increase: LPG cylinder prices in India have increased, making both domestic and commercial cooking gas more expensive for consumers and businesses.
The price of a 14.2 kg gas cylinder for home cooking has been increased by ₹60, while the 19 kg commercial bottle became more expensive by ₹144 in major cities and states, increasing the cost burden for both households and restaurants.
The increase comes as oil marketing companies (OMCs) factor in liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supply disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran.
It is important to note that rates vary from state to state and also depend on the amount of local sales tax or VAT.
LPG cylinder price hike — See list by city
CityDomestic ratesCommercial ratesNew Delhi ₹913 ₹1,884.50mumbai ₹912.50 ₹1,836Calcutta ₹939 ₹1,988.50Chennai ₹928.50 ₹2,043.50Hyderabad ₹965 ₹2,105.50Lucknow ₹950.50 ₹2007Bengaluru ₹915.50 ₹1,958Patna ₹1,002.50 ₹2,133.50
Source: OMC
This is the second hike in LPG rates in 11 months after a ₹50 in April 2025, according to multiple reports.
Cost of Commercial Pressure Cylinders and Beneficiaries of Ujjwala
— The price of 19 kg commercial LPG cylinders was increased by ₹114.5 each earlier in March. This is mainly used by establishments such as hotels and restaurants.
— 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder now costs ₹1 883 in Delhi.
— In particular, the prices for Ujjwala, more than 10 million connections provided to the poor, remain unchanged, according to a PTI report.
What triggered the LPG crisis?
India is facing a severe LPG supply crisis triggered by the ongoing conflict between the US, Israel and Iran. This is because India imports 62-67% of its LPG, making it heavily dependent on foreign supplies.
India consumes about 31.3 million tonnes of LPG annually, of which about 62% is imported. Almost 85-90% of this supply comes through the Strait of Hormuz, which is now effectively blocked.
As a result, stocks were hit hard. Major Gulf exporters such as Iraq and Kuwait also cut output.
Impact of LPG shortage
India’s hospitality and restaurant sector is facing a growing shortage of commercial liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) supplies as the government has taken steps to temporarily restrict cooking gas cylinders to high-priority sectors such as education and hospitals.
Restaurants in major cities such as Bengaluru, Delhi, Hyderabad and Mumbai are warning that there may be business disruptions if stocks do not stabilize soon. Industry groups say restaurants depend on frequent supplies of LPG and typically don’t keep large reserves, forcing some establishments to cut menus, cut operating hours or consider temporary closures.
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Meanwhile, the government stepped in to manage the LPG crisis by using the Essential Commodities Act, 1955. This law allows the Center to control how gas cylinders are distributed and prevent people from hoarding them or selling them at unfair prices.
