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19-kg LPG cylinder price rises to INR2,810 in Delhi

By Drooid · Oct 1, 2026, 10:34 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

The price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi rose to INR2,810, up INR62.50, on October 1, 2026.
The Special Additional Excise Duty on diesel exports dropped to INR16 per litre from INR20 on October 1, 2026.
The duty on aviation turbine fuel exports fell to INR10.50 per litre from INR15 on October 1, 2026.
Domestic LPG cylinders for household cooking remained at INR942 per 14.2-kg cylinder in Delhi.

History

Historical Context

In July 2008 oil hit a record $147.27 per barrel, the spike forced governments, including India, to raise fuel taxes and cut subsidies to protect fiscal balances. Today India’s diesel export duty falls to INR16 per litre, echoing the 2008 fiscal response and underscoring how extreme price swings shape its energy policy.

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Story summary

The price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi rose to INR2,810, up INR62.50, on October 1, 2026.
The Special Additional Excise Duty on diesel exports dropped to INR16 per litre from INR20 on October 1, 2026.
The duty on aviation turbine fuel exports fell to INR10.50 per litre from INR15 on October 1, 2026.
Domestic LPG cylinders for household cooking remained at INR942 per 14.2-kg cylinder in Delhi.

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