LPG cylinder rates on May 31: Here’s how much domestic and commercial gas costs today in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru | Today’s news
Domestic LPG prices in major Indian cities remained steady on Sunday, May 31, despite a sharp 10-day hike in petrol, diesel and CNG prices triggered by the ongoing US-Iran conflict.
The war in West Asia disrupted global energy supplies, including supplies to India. Due to the three-month-long conflict, 40 percent of India’s oil imports, 65 percent of natural gas and 90 percent of LPG supplies that came from countries in the Persian Gulf region were cut off.
According to the latest data from the Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs), the price of 14.2 kg domestic cylinder is holding at ₹913 in Delhi, ₹912.50 in Mumbai, ₹939 in Calcutta, a ₹928.50 in Chennai.
The commercial sector faced significant cost increases, with prices for 19kg bottles jumping ₹900 last month before stabilization.
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Check LPG cylinder prices in your city today
CityDomestic LPG (14.2 kg) Commercial LPG (19 kg) New Delhi ₹913.00 ₹3,071.50 Calcutta ₹939.00 ₹3,202.00 Mumbai ₹912.50 ₹3,024.00 chennai ₹928.50 ₹3,237.00 Gurgaon ₹921.50 ₹3,088.00 Noida ₹910.50 ₹3,071.50 Bangalore ₹915.50 ₹3,152.00 Bhubaneswar ₹939.00 ₹3,238.00 Chandigarh ₹922.50 ₹3,092.50Hyderabad ₹965.00 ₹3,315.00Jaipur ₹916.50 ₹3,099.00Lucknow ₹950.50 ₹3,194.00Patna ₹1,002.50 ₹3,346.50 Thiruvananthapuram ₹922.00 ₹3,106.00
LPG prices in India are usually revised at the beginning of each month depending on changes in global oil prices, exchange rates, transportation costs and government subsidy policies.
Domestic cooking gas prices remain politically sensitive due to their direct impact on household budgets. For now, consumers are getting temporary relief as LPG cylinder prices remain unchanged despite growing uncertainty in global energy markets.
The government is asking OM to expand the storage capacity
The government has asked state-run fuel retailers to expand liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) storage capacity to meet demand for at least 30 days, a senior oil ministry official said on Friday, as conflict-related supply disruptions in West Asia highlight the need for more supplies.
“We are working on strategic stocks. Oil marketing companies have been asked to come up with (a plan) to have LPG stocks for at least 30 days and they are working on it,” Sujata Sharma, joint secretary in the petroleum ministry, told reporters.
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The government said the country had sufficient supplies of petrol, diesel, LPG, oil and natural gas, adding that refineries were operating at optimum levels and LPG production was at an all-time high of around 52,000 tonnes per day.
“No LPG distribution is reporting any drying up,” Sharma said, adding that “abnormal sales are being observed at many petrol pumps”
“Avoid panic buying”
Defense Minister Rajnath Singh urged the public to avoid panic buying of petrol, diesel and LPG and assured them that the government is taking all necessary steps to maintain fuel supply.
“The supply situation in the country is normal today. Citizens should avoid panic buying of petrol, diesel and LPG as the government is doing everything to ensure availability of all essential items,” Singh said on X.
