Domestic LPG cylinder prices in India remained unchanged on May 13, even as supply concerns linked to the ongoing conflict in West Asia continued to weigh on global energy markets. Domestic rates were last revised sa ₹60 increase to a 14.2 kg cylinder on March 7 and no further changes were noted this month. In Mumbai, the price of a 14.2 kg household bottle continues to fluctuate ₹912.50.
Commercial LPG prices used by hotels and restaurants remain elevated after a previous increase ₹993, which increased the cost of the 19kg cylinder ₹3,071.50. High prices continue to weigh on hospitality businesses and small commercial operators dependent on cooking fuel.
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Meanwhile, FTL (market priced) 5kg bottles continue to trade at elevated levels following an earlier revision from ₹549 to ₹810.50 per bottle, making them only marginally cheaper than standard domestic bottles.
Check domestic and commercial LPG gas cylinder prices
CityDomestic LPG (14.2 kg) Commercial LPG (19 kg) New Delhi ₹913.00 (0.00) ₹3,071.50 (+993.00) Kolkata ₹939.00 (0.00) ₹3,202.00 (+994.00) Mumbai ₹912.50 (0.00) ₹3,024.00 (+993.00) Chennai ₹921.50 (0.00) ₹3,237.00 (+990.50) Gurgaon ₹921.50 (0.00) ₹3,088.00 (+993.00) Noida ₹910.50 (0.00) ₹3,071.50 (+993.00) Bangalore ₹915.50 (0.00) ₹3,152.00 (+991.00) Bhubaneswar ₹939.00 (0.00) ₹3,238.00 (+993.50) Chandigarh ₹922.50 (0.00) ₹3,092.50 (+993.00)Hyderabad ₹965.00 (0.00) ₹3,315.00 (+994.00)Jaipur ₹916.50 (0.00) ₹3,099.00 (+993.00) Happiness ₹950.50 (0.00) ₹3,194.00 (+993.00) Patna ₹1,002.50 (0.00) ₹3,346.50 (+993.50) Thiruvananthapuram ₹922.00 (0.00) ₹3,106.00 (+993.00)
PM highlights LPG, pipeline gas pressure while urging fuel economy
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday called for judicious use of petroleum products amid the ongoing crisis in West Asia, stressing the need for energy conservation and reducing dependence on imports.
According to a previous Mint report, Modi, speaking at an event in Telangana, said that imported petroleum products should be used only as needed, adding that such restraint would help save foreign exchange and limit the impact of global conflicts on the economy.
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Highlighting the government’s earlier drive for 100% LPG coverage, he said efforts are now focused on expanding the availability and affordability of natural gas. Modi also highlighted the growing role of compressed natural gas (CNG) in India’s clean energy transition.
He reiterated the importance of energy efficiency and said these measures help India overcome global energy volatility.
“Today, gasoline, gas, diesel and similar resources need to be used sparingly. We must use imported petroleum products only as needed. This will not only save foreign exchange, but also reduce the adverse effects of war,” he said.
OMCs are emerging ₹$1,600-$1,700 million daily loss to cushion consumers from global energy shock
State-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs) absorb losses of approx ₹1,600-1,700 crore every day to protect consumers from the impact of the global energy shock, a PTI report said.
In the past 10 weeks since the conflict broke out in West Asia, and according to a previous Mint report, cumulative losses have exceeded ₹1 lakh crore.
Rising financial tensions have raised concerns about how long these state-run firms can continue to absorb costs without affecting their balance sheets. Despite global volatility, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL) have maintained steady supplies of petrol, diesel and LPG at below cost prices.
Sources told PTI that this approach has led to record under-recovery, which is the difference between the cost of supply and the companies’ retail selling price.
While domestic LPG prices increased by ₹60 per cylinder in March, retail fuel prices remain well below prevailing international market levels.
