Prices of commercial LPG cylinders were revised again amid rising demand against the backdrop of the ongoing conflict in West Asia. As of June 2026, prices have been raised by $42 l $54, with Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai seeing a significant rise.
Since March 2026, prices for commercial LPG cylinders have been changed five times. Amid this rise, many hotels and restaurants across the country were forced to close. Follow live updates of US-Iran war news
On Monday, the price of commercial LPG cylinders – used by hotels, restaurants and other businesses – increased in Delhi $42.42 per cylinder weighing 19 kg, PTI reported, citing industry sources. After the increase, the price of 19 kg commercial drum in Delhi increased to $3,113.50 from $3,071.50 previously.
The price of commercial cylinder in Chennai also increased to Rs $3,283 on Monday, according to Goodreturns.
Here is a list of today’s LPG prices by city:
The Centre’s directives regarding liquefied petroleum gas reserves
Last week, the central government directed state-run fuel retailers to enhance LPG storage infrastructure and maintain sufficient reserves to meet demand for at least 30 days.
“We are working on strategic reserves. Oil marketing companies have been asked to come up with (a plan) to keep LPG reserves for at least 30 days with them, and they are working on it,” Petroleum Ministry Joint Secretary Sujata Sharma said on Friday.
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In addition, the government has issued notices to major Indian oil companies, including Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) to prepare and expand storage beyond their normal capacity.
However, domestic LPG cylinder prices remain unchanged, having risen once since the beginning of the US-Iran war – a move aimed at containing the volatility of the situation and protecting domestic users from frequent price fluctuations.
