The revision, the price of a 14.2-kg domestic LPG cylinder in New Delhi now stands at Rs 913
Digital Desk: Domestic cooking gas prices have been increased by Rs60 per cylinder from Saturday, while the price of commercial LPG cylinders has gone up by Rs 114.5, amid rising pressure on global energy markets and increasing costs linked to the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
Following the revision, the price of a 14.2-kg domestic LPG cylinder in New Delhi now stands at Rs 913. However, officials clarified that there will be no change in the retail prices of petrol and diesel, as oil marketing companies have sufficient cushion to absorb the rise in global crude oil prices.
This marks the first increase since April 2025, when domestic LPG prices were last raised by Rs 50.
Meanwhile, the price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder, widely used by hotels and restaurants, has been revised to Rs 1,883. Prices of commercial cylinders are typically reviewed every month based on international fuel costs. The price was last increased by Rs 28 per cylinder on March 1, and overall it has risen by Rs 302.5 over the past three months, from Rs 1,580.5 in December 2025.
Beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, who receive a Rs 300 subsidy per cylinder directly in their bank accounts, will now pay Rs 613 per cylinder.
The development comes a day after the government invoked emergency powers under the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 and directed refiners to increase the production of LPG for domestic consumers. The move aims to address supply constraints arising from the ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia.
India imports over 60 percent of its LPG requirement, and nearly 85–90 percent of shipments pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy route currently facing disruptions. The situation has curtailed energy flows from the region and triggered a spike in global oil and gas prices.
According to official data, India has more than 33.3 crore LPG consumers, including 10.5 crore beneficiaries of the Ujjwala scheme. During 2024–25, the country consumed 31.3 million tonnes of LPG, while domestic production accounted for only 12.8 million tonnes, highlighting India’s significant dependence on imports for cooking gas supplies.
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