Cooking gas prices in India have increased after oil marketing companies raised the rates of domestic and commercial LPG cylinders. The price of a 14.2-kg domestic LPG cylinder has been increased by ₹60, while the cost of a 19-kg commercial cylinder has gone up by ₹115. The revised prices came into effect on March 7.
With the latest hike, the price of a domestic LPG cylinder in Delhi has risen to around ₹913 from ₹853 earlier. Similar increases have been reported in other major cities. In Mumbai, the price has gone up to about ₹912.50, while in Kolkata it has increased to around ₹939. In Chennai, a domestic LPG cylinder now costs roughly ₹928.50.
Commercial LPG cylinders, widely used by hotels, restaurants and small businesses, have also become costlier by ₹115. The increase is expected to push up operating costs for the hospitality sector and other businesses that depend heavily on LPG.
The price revision comes amid rising global energy costs linked to tensions in West Asia. Ongoing geopolitical developments in the region have disrupted energy supply chains and pushed up international fuel prices. As India imports a significant portion of its energy needs, global price movements often influence domestic fuel prices.
This is the first major LPG price revision in several months. Cooking gas prices were last revised in April last year, when domestic LPG cylinders were increased by ₹50. Since then, prices had remained largely stable.
India has more than 33 crore LPG consumers, making cooking gas one of the most widely used household fuels in the country. As a result, any change in LPG prices directly affects household budgets as well as the cost structure of several businesses.
While the latest hike may add to the financial burden on consumers, officials say supply of LPG across the country remains stable and there are no immediate concerns about shortages. The government and oil companies are closely monitoring the global situation to ensure adequate availability of cooking gas in the domestic market.