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Commercial Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) Cylinder Prices Rise Ahead of Festive Season
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Core Event: October 1 Price Revision for Commercial LPG
State-owned oil companies raised the price of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders by INR62.50 in Delhi, from INR2,747.50 to INR2,810. The steepest increase was INR71.50 in Patna (INR3,029 -> INR3,100.50). Mumbai saw a INR63 rise to INR2,764, Chennai INR66.50 to INR2,983, Lucknow INR62.50 to INR2,932.50, and Leh the highest listed price of INR3,450 (up from INR3,385.50). Prices in Ahmedabad (INR2,831.50) and Kanyakumari (INR3,046) also increased.
Background & Context
LPG pricing follows international benchmarks and the rupee-dollar rate. The Petroleum Planning & Analysis Cell (PPAC) under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas maintains official data. Prior to October, a INR9.50 increase was applied in September, after larger hikes of INR1,373 per cylinder between February and June 2026, when prices rose from INR1,740.50 to INR3,113.50.
Data & Statistics
- Commercial 19-kg cylinder price changes (Sept 1 -> Oct 1):
- Delhi: +INR62.50 (INR2,747.50 -> INR2,810)
- Patna: +INR71.50 (INR3,029 -> INR3,100.50)
- Chennai: +INR66.50 (INR2,916.50 -> INR2,983)
- Mumbai: +INR63 (INR2,701 -> INR2,764)
- Lucknow: +INR62.50 (INR2,870? -> INR2,932.50)
- Leh: +INR64.50 (INR3,385.50 -> INR3,450)
- Domestic 14.2-kg cylinder rates: unchanged at INR942 in Delhi, INR941.50 in Mumbai, INR957.50 in Chennai, INR979.50 in Lucknow, and INR1,031.50 in Patna.
- Export duties: SAED on diesel reduced to INR16 / L from INR20; on ATF reduced to INR10.50 / L from INR15. ATF price for domestic airlines rose to INR137 / L from INR121.
Official Statements & Responses
PPAC confirmed the October revisions reflect global LPG benchmarks and foreign-exchange movements. State-owned firms noted that commercial LPG rates are revised on the first day of each month and may vary across states due to local taxes such as VAT. The reduction in export duties was presented as a periodic review aligned with international crude-oil price trends.
Impact on Businesses and Consumers
The hike targets commercial users—restaurants, hotels, catering services, and roadside eateries—that rely on 19-kg cylinders. Analysts say the increase arrives at the start of the festive season, a period of heightened demand, potentially raising operating costs for establishments with thin profit margins. Businesses may absorb the expense or pass part of it to customers through higher menu prices. Household consumers using 14.2-kg domestic cylinders face no immediate price change.
Timeline
- Sept 1: IndianOil listed September commercial cylinder prices (e.g., Delhi INR2,747.50).
- Sept: INR9.50 increase applied to commercial cylinders.
- Sept 16: Government revised export levies on diesel and ATF.
- Oct 1: INR62.50 increase implemented for 19-kg commercial cylinders; ATF price raised by INR16 / L; export SAED rates reduced.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
All sources agree on the Delhi price increase (INR62.50 to INR2,810) and unchanged domestic rates. No substantive discrepancies were found in city-wise hikes. Information on how the change will affect small versus large commercial operators remains unreported.
What’s Next
The revised commercial LPG rates remain in effect until the next monthly revision, typically the first day of the following month. No further policy announcements or scheduled hearings concerning LPG pricing were mentioned.