Commercial LPG price hiked by Rs 42; domestic cylinder rates unchanged

Commercial LPG price hiked by Rs 42; domestic cylinder rates unchanged

Mangalore Today News Network

New Delhi, Jun 1, 2026: The price of commercial LPG has been increased once again, with a hike of Rs 42 on a 19-kg cylinder effective from June 1.

Following the latest revision, the price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi has risen to Rs 3,113.50, according to industry sources cited by PTI. In Kolkata, the price has increased by Rs 53.50, including local taxes, taking the retail cost to Rs 3,255.50.

The price of a 5-kg Free Trade LPG (FTL) cylinder has also been raised by Rs 11 and will now cost Rs 821.50 in Delhi. However, there has been no change in the price of domestic LPG cylinders.

Commercial LPG prices have witnessed a steep rise since the beginning of the year. In January, a 19-kg commercial cylinder was priced at Rs 1,691.50 in Delhi. After a series of revisions over the past few months, the price has now surged to Rs 3,113.50.

The latest increase is expected to put additional financial pressure on restaurants, hotels, catering services and small businesses that rely heavily on LPG for daily operations.

The price hike comes shortly after the Central government directed state-run oil marketing companies — Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum and Hindustan Petroleum — to enhance LPG storage capacity to maintain reserves sufficient for at least 30 days of demand. The move follows concerns over supply disruptions caused by the ongoing conflict in West Asia.

Speaking to reporters on May 29, Petroleum Ministry Joint Secretary Sujata Sharma said oil marketing companies had been asked to ensure a minimum 30-day LPG reserve and were working towards achieving the target.

The conflict in West Asia has affected global energy supplies, including those reaching India. A significant portion of India’s energy imports — about 40% of crude oil, 65% of natural gas and 90% of LPG — comes from Gulf countries impacted by the three-month-long conflict.

Sharma also noted that India is taking steps to expand its crude oil storage capacity.

Despite the challenges, the government has assured that the country has adequate stocks of petrol, diesel, LPG, crude oil and natural gas. It added that refineries are operating at optimum levels and domestic LPG production has reached a record high of around 52,000 tonnes per day.