LPG Price: On April 1, the rates for commercial gas cylinders were increased. Prior to this, in the month of March, the rates for domestic gas cylinders had been raised. It is worth noting that today, April 6, no hike has been implemented in the prices of domestic gas cylinders.
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LPG Prices: The conflict involving Israel, Iran, and the United States has adversely affected the Strait of Hormuz. Consequently, the supply of oil and gas has been disrupted. This impact on supply has led to an increase in prices. On April 1, the rates for commercial gas cylinders were hiked. Prior to this, in the month of March, the rates for domestic gas cylinders had been increased. It is worth noting that today, April 6, there has been no increase in the prices of domestic gas cylinders; as a result, the previous rates remain unchanged.
The government is actively promoting 5-kilogram gas cylinders as well. As a result, 660,000 gas cylinders have been sold in just 14 days. The supply of LPG cylinders has not been affected so far. The government states that there is no shortage of LPG cylinders in the country.
Commercial Gas Cylinder Rates
On April 1, 2026, the price of commercial gas cylinders was hiked by ₹195.50. Following this increase, the rate for a 19-kilogram commercial gas cylinder in Delhi has reached the level of ₹2,078.50. Prior to this, the prices of commercial gas cylinders had been raised on April 1, at which time the rate was increased by ₹114.50.
Delhi – 2078.50
Mumbai – 2031
Kolkata – 2208
Bengaluru – 2246.50
What is the Price of a Domestic LPG Cylinder?
No changes have been made to the prices of 14.2-kilogram domestic LPG cylinders today, Sunday. Prices were last hiked by ₹60 on March 7, following which the rate for a 14.2-kilogram LPG cylinder in Delhi rose to ₹913.
What are the domestic LPG rates?
Delhi – ₹913
Mumbai – ₹912.50
Kolkata – ₹939
Chennai – ₹928.50
Bengaluru – ₹915.50
Lucknow – ₹950.50
Patna – ₹1,002.50
Chandigarh – ₹922.50
Adverse Impact on Global Supply
Oil and gas supplies have been severely disrupted due to the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. India imports a significant portion of its gas requirements from the Gulf nations. Recently, several vessels carrying LPG have successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz. However, if the situation does not return to normalcy, the country will face a major challenge on the front of gas supply.
The government has issued directives to oil companies to ramp up LPG production.
