Commercial liquefied petroleum gas cylinder prices reportedly rose on Friday, marking the third consecutive monthly rise, as global energy prices continued to rise amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia.
The 19kg commercial LPG cylinder – typically used in hotels and restaurants – has become more expensive as standard $993. In Delhi, the price is now $3,071.50, up from $2,078.50 earlier.
This is the largest single increase to date. The latest revision comes on the heels of previous hikes for $195.50 per cylinder on April 1 and $114.50 on March 1st. Thus, prices rose overall $1,303 over three months.
Domestic LPG prices remain unchanged
Even as commercial users face a severe burden, there has been no change in domestic LPG prices. The 14.2kg drum used in home kitchens continues to cost more $913 in Delhi.
Domestic LPG prices were last revised on March 7, when prices were increased by $60 per cylinder.
Why are prices rising?
State-run oil marketing companies review LPG and ATF prices on the first day of every month, to align them with international standards and currency exchange rates.
Global oil prices have risen by about 50% in recent weeks, largely due to disruptions to energy supply chains caused by conflict in West Asia and unrest in the Strait of Hormuz – a major transit route. This has directly led to a rise in commercial LPG prices.
But petrol and diesel prices remained unchanged. After a $2 per liter reduced in March last year, the price of gasoline is currently $94.72 per liter and diesel at a price $87.62 per liter in Delhi.
LPG prices by city
As per the latest prices released by Indian Oil, 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder prices across cities are (May 1, 2026):
- New Delhi – $3,071.50
- Mumbai – $3,046.50
- Pune – $3,107
- Kolkata – $3,355
- Bengaluru – $3,174.50
- Chennai – $3,259.50
- Patna – $3,369
- Surah – $3,047
- Hyderabad – $2,343.50
- Indore – $3,201.50
- Lucknow – $3,194
- Varanasi – $3,276.50
Prices may vary slightly by distributor.
Limited impact, says IOC
The Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) said the latest review only affects a small segment of consumers. According to A Long live Hindustan According to the report citing the company, price adjustment was limited to only a few selected industrial sectors, which represent a very small share of total consumption.
The IOC reportedly added that bulk and commercial LPG cylinders, which account for less than 1% of total consumption, were being reviewed.
It also confirmed that the prices of local LPG cylinders for about 33 crore consumers did not change, and that about 80% of petroleum products did not witness any change in prices.
