Increase comes amid global energy uncertainty as government says India has adequate fuel supplies
The price of domestic cooking gas cylinders has been increased from Saturday, with the cost of a 14.2-kg household LPG cylinder rising by ₹60 across the country, according to official sources.
The price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder has also been increased by ₹115, affecting businesses such as hotels, restaurants and small commercial establishments.
Revised LPG prices in major cities
Following the hike, the price of a domestic LPG cylinder in Delhi has risen from ₹853 to ₹913. In Mumbai, the new rate stands at ₹912.50, up from ₹852.50 earlier.
In Kolkata, the price has increased from ₹879 to around ₹939, while in Chennai the rate has gone up from ₹868.50 to ₹928.50.
Commercial LPG cylinders have also become more expensive. In Delhi, the price of a 19-kg commercial cylinder has risen from ₹1,768.50 to ₹1,883. In Mumbai, the price has increased from ₹1,720.50 to ₹1,835.
Similarly, the price in Kolkata has gone up from ₹1,875.50 to ₹1,990, while in Chennai it has risen from ₹1,929 to ₹2,043.50.
First hike since April 2025
The latest revision marks the first increase in domestic LPG prices since April 2025, when the non-subsidised rate in Delhi was ₹853.
The hike is expected to impact both household consumers and businesses that rely heavily on LPG for daily operations.
Government assures adequate fuel supply
Amid concerns over global energy disruptions, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri said India has sufficient fuel supplies and consumers need not worry.
“Our priority is to ensure the availability of affordable and sustainable fuel for our citizens. There is no shortage of energy in India and there is no cause for worry,” he said in a post on X.
Meanwhile, Indian Oil Corporation dismissed reports circulating on social media suggesting shortages of petrol and diesel, calling them baseless.
The company said fuel stocks are adequate and supply networks are functioning normally across the country.
India monitoring global supply routes
Officials said the government is closely monitoring global developments, particularly potential disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil transit route.
According to government sources, India currently has access to diversified energy supplies that exceed the volume that could be affected through the Strait of Hormuz. The country also maintains sufficient reserves of crude oil and petroleum products.
Rising Russian crude imports
India has significantly diversified its crude oil import sources in recent years. Since 2022, imports from Russia have increased sharply.
While Russia accounted for only 0.2 per cent of India’s crude imports in 2022, its share has risen significantly. In February this year, India imported about 20 per cent of its total crude oil requirements from Russia, amounting to roughly 1.04 million barrels per day.
Additional LPG imports from the US
To strengthen LPG supplies, India has also increased imports from the United States.
Public sector oil companies signed a one-year agreement in November 2025 to import around 2.2 million tonnes of LPG from the US Gulf Coast for the 2026 contract year. LPG shipments from the US have already started arriving in India since January.
Officials added that domestic refineries have also been directed to boost LPG production to ensure adequate availability across the country.
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