The price of domestic LPG cylinders has been increased across India from Saturday, March 7, with a 14.2-kg household cooking gas cylinder becoming costlier by ₹60.
Commercial LPG cylinders have also been revised upwards. The price of a 19-kg commercial cylinder has increased by ₹115, affecting businesses such as hotels, restaurants and small commercial establishments that rely on LPG for daily operations.
Following the revision, the price of a 14.2-kg domestic LPG cylinder in Delhi has increased from ₹853 to ₹913. In Mumbai, the new rate stands at ₹912.50, up from ₹852.50 earlier. In Kolkata, the price has risen from ₹879 to ₹930, while in Chennai it has increased from ₹868.50 to ₹928.50.
Commercial cylinder prices have also seen a similar rise. In Delhi, the price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder has increased from ₹1,768.50 to ₹1,883. In Mumbai, the rate has gone up from ₹1,720.50 to ₹1,835. In Kolkata, prices have risen from ₹1,875.50 to ₹1,990, while in Chennai the price has increased from ₹1,929 to ₹2,043.50.
The price of domestic LPG cylinders had remained unchanged since April 2025, when the non-subsidised rate in Delhi stood at ₹853.
Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri earlier stated that there is no shortage of energy supplies in the country and that fuel availability remains stable.
“Our priority is to ensure the availability of affordable and sustainable fuel for our citizens, and we are doing it comfortably. There is no shortage of energy in India, and there is no cause of worry for our energy consumers,” the minister said in a post on X.
Indian Oil Corporation also said that reports circulating on social media about shortages of petrol and diesel were incorrect and that fuel supply and distribution networks across the country were functioning normally.
Government sources said India remains in a comfortable position regarding crude oil, petroleum products and LPG availability despite concerns about possible supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.
Officials said India has diversified its crude oil import sources in recent years. Since 2022, the country has significantly increased crude imports from Russia, which accounted for about 20 per cent of India’s total crude imports in February at around 1.04 million barrels per day.
On the LPG front, the government has directed refineries to increase production to ensure adequate availability. LPG imports from the United States have also begun, with Indian public sector oil companies signing a one-year agreement in November 2025 to import about 2.2 million tonnes of LPG from the US Gulf Coast during the 2026 contract year.
Political Reaction
Congress leader Udit Raj criticised the LPG price hike, questioning the reason for the increase despite there being no reported shortage of LPG supplies.
“Till yesterday, there was news that there is no LPG crisis here. Then how did the prices increase?… The prosperity of this country seems difficult now. People have become ‘Andhabhakts’,” he said.
The Congress party also criticised the price increase, accusing the government of burdening households with rising costs of essential fuel.
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