LPG Price Rise: Commercial gas cylinder prices up. Check city-wise rates

LPG price hike from May 1, 2026 raised commercial gas cylinder rates by Rs 993 across India. Check updated LPG prices in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru, while domestic cylinder prices remained unchanged.

In Short

• Commercial LPG price rises by Rs 993 from May 1
• Domestic LPG cylinder prices remain unchanged
• Delhi rate crosses Rs 3,000 for 19 kg cylinder

The LPG price hike from May 1, 2026 has come as a sharp jump for businesses across India. Oil companies have increased the price of a 19 kg commercial gas cylinder by Rs 993 in one go, making it one of the steepest hikes in recent times.

The new LPG rates affect restaurants, hotels and small businesses the most, as they rely heavily on commercial cylinders.

Meanwhile, there is some relief for households, as domestic LPG cylinder prices remain unchanged. Here’s a simple breakdown of the latest LPG prices in major cities.

LPG PRICE HIKE: WHAT HAS CHANGED

Effective May 1, the price of a 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder has been raised by Rs 993.

• In Delhi, the new rate is around Rs 3,071.50
• This is a sharp jump compared to last month’s prices

The revision is part of the regular monthly price update done by oil marketing companies.

LATEST LPG RATES IN MAJOR CITIES

Here’s how the LPG price hike has impacted key cities:

Prices may vary slightly depending on local taxes and transport costs.

DOMESTIC LPG PRICES REMAIN UNCHANGED

While commercial users face higher costs, domestic consumers have not been affected this time.

• The price of a 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinder remains unchanged
• In Delhi, it continues to cost around Rs 913

This move helps reduce the burden on household budgets despite rising global fuel prices.

WHY ARE LPG PRICES RISING?

The recent LPG price hike is linked to global energy trends. Rising crude oil prices and supply issues in international markets have pushed costs higher.

India depends heavily on LPG imports, so global changes directly affect local prices.

WHO WILL BE MOST AFFECTED?

The biggest impact will be on:

• Restaurants and cafes
• Hotels
• Street food vendors
• Small businesses

Higher fuel costs may also lead to an increase in food prices in the coming weeks.

QUICK TAKE

If you run a business that uses commercial LPG, your operating costs just went up. But for households, there’s no immediate change in kitchen expenses.

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