Key Highlights
- Domestic LPG prices have been hiked by ₹29 per 14.2-kg cylinder in many major cities.
- Delhi’s domestic LPG cylinder price now stands at ₹942, up from ₹913.
- Mumbai’s 14.2-kg cylinder is now priced at ₹941.50, while Kolkata stands at ₹968 and Chennai at ₹957.50.
- Commercial 19-kg LPG cylinder rates have also increased, with Delhi at ₹3,113.50, Mumbai at ₹3,067.50, Kolkata at ₹3,255.50 and Chennai at ₹3,283.
- The hike is expected to affect household budgets as well as food businesses, restaurants, hotels, street vendors and small commercial establishments.
Oil marketing companies have revised LPG cylinder prices, leading to an increase in domestic cooking gas rates in several major cities. The most visible impact is on the 14.2-kg domestic LPG cylinder, used by households for cooking.
In Delhi, the rate has increased from ₹913 to ₹942, marking a ₹29 jump. The rates has been increased in Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Hyderabad, Lucknow, Jaipur, Patna, Ranchi, Guwahati and Bhubaneswar.
The latest LPG price hike comes at a time when families are already dealing with higher living costs, including food, transport and utility expenses. Cooking gas remains one of the most essential household fuels in Bharat, and even a moderate increase directly affects millions of homes.
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Latest LPG Cylinder Rates in Major Indian Cities
Note: LPG prices may vary slightly depending on location, local levies, transportation cost and distributor-level charges.
Why LPG Prices Are Different in Every City
LPG cylinder prices are not the same across India. The final retail price depends on several factors, including:
- International LPG and crude oil prices
- Rupee-dollar exchange rate
- Freight and transportation charges
- Local taxes and levies
- Distance from supply depots
- Distributor and delivery-related charges
- Government subsidy or policy support, where applicable
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Impact on Restaurants, Hotels and Food Businesses
The commercial LPG price hike is likely to affect food businesses more directly. Restaurants, hotels, dhabas, cloud kitchens, & street food vendors depend heavily on 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders.
When commercial LPG becomes costlier, businesses may face higher operating costs. Small food vendors remains the most affected because they may not be able to immediately pass the extra cost to customers.
In major cities, commercial LPG rates are now above ₹3,000 per cylinder. Delhi’s commercial LPG cylinder stands at ₹3,113.50, Mumbai at ₹3,067.50, Kolkata at ₹3,255.50 and Chennai at ₹3,283.
LPG Subsidy: Who May Benefit?
Eligible consumers may receive LPG subsidy support through direct benefit transfer, depending on government policy and eligibility norms. Under the Direct Benefit Transfer for LPG framework, subsidy benefits are generally credited directly into the consumer’s linked bank account.
Consumers are advised to check whether their LPG ID, Aadhaar and bank account details are properly linked with their LPG distributor.
Subsidy rules and amounts can change from time to time, so beneficiaries should verify the latest status through official LPG portals or their distributor.
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News4Bharat POV
LPG is one of the most important household fuels in India. Over the years, schemes like Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana helped expand clean cooking fuel access to millions of households. Any increase in LPG prices therefore has a direct social and economic impact.
For urban households, the hike means higher monthly kitchen expenses. For rural and low-income families, price sensitivity is even higher, especially where LPG competes with traditional fuels. For small businesses, the commercial LPG hike may increase food preparation costs.
The latest price revision is therefore not just a fuel update. It is a cost-of-living issue affecting families, small businesses and daily consumers across Bharat.
