Commercial LPG price hike: Here’s how much you’ll pay now in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru

This is the second upward revision in commercial LPG rates in less than a month, adding to cost pressures for businesses such as hotels and restaurants.

Published on: Apr 1, 2026, 10:23:00 IST

Written by Shivya Kanojia

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Prices of commercial LPG were hiked on Wednesday in a major development in India amid the ongoing West Asia conflict. The latest revision is driven by global energy supply disruptions.

Commercial LPG cylinders inside a restaurant in Bengaluru, Karnataka. (PTI Photo)

Domestic cylinder prices, however, remain elevated following a recent hike earlier this month.

This is the second upward revision in commercial LPG rates in less than a month, adding to cost pressures for businesses such as hotels, restaurants and hostels.

What’s changed this time?

The highest jump has been seen in the price of the widely used 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder. In Delhi, the rate has climbed by ₹195.5 — from ₹1,883 on March 7 to ₹2,078.50 now — marking a 10.4% increase, earlier HT reported.

Earlier on March 7, commercial LPG prices had already been raised by ₹114.50. On the same day, domestic cooking gas (14.2 kg cylinder) was also increased by ₹60 across the country, taking the Delhi price to ₹913 — the highest since August 2023.

City-wise LPG prices (as of Wednesday)

Here’s a clear breakdown of LPG prices across four major cities, as per a report by Good Returns:

Cities	Commercial (19KG)	Commercial (47.5 KG)	Domestic ( 5 KG)	Domestic (14.2 KG)
Delhi	₹2,078	₹4,348	₹317	₹913
Bengaluru	₹2,161	₹4,532	₹318	₹915
Chennai	₹2,246	₹4,745	₹323	₹928
Mumbai	₹2,2031	₹4, 226	₹317	₹912

The repeated increase in commercial LPG prices is likely to hit small and medium businesses the hardest.

Also read | Commercial LPG rate hiked by ₹195, jet fuel price doubled to ₹2 lakh

Establishments that depend heavily on bulk LPG — especially in the food and hospitality sector — are now facing rising operational costs within a short span of time.

ATF prices see even steeper surge

Alongside LPG, aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices have seen a rise on Wednesday.

For domestic airlines in Delhi, ATF prices have jumped from ₹96,638.14 per kilolitre on March 1 to ₹207,341.22 per kilolitre — a surge of 114.55%, earlier HT reported.

For international airlines, prices have risen from $816.91 per kilolitre to $1,690.81 per kilolitre, marking a 107% increase.

Who controls fuel pricing?

India’s LPG and ATF retail market is dominated by three state-run oil marketing companies: Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited.

With prices rising across cities, both households and businesses are feeling the impact.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Shivya Kanojia
Shivya Kanojia is a journalist at Hindustan Times, where she works in the fast-paced digital news ecosystem with a strong sense of editorial judgement and a clear understanding of what makes a story both important and traffic-driven. An alumna of the Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), Shivya brings a thoughtful balance of news value and audience relevance to her work, ensuring stories resonate beyond the immediate headline. Over the course of her three-year journey in the digital news space, Shivya has worked across a wide range of beats, including politics, civic issues, human-interest features and trending news. This diverse exposure has shaped her ability to approach stories with nuance, adaptability and context, whether she is breaking down complex developments or spotlighting everyday narratives that often go unnoticed. She is particularly drawn to human-interest stories, interviews and explainers that offer depth and clarity, aiming to move past surface-level reporting to explore the people, emotions and circumstances behind the news. Prior to joining Hindustan Times, Shivya worked with Firstpost and Times Now, where she covered a broad spectrum of topics and honed her skills in digital journalism . Outside the newsroom, Shivya enjoys discovering new cafés, drawn to good coffee, cosy spaces and unhurried conversations. Shopping is another pastime she cherishes, not always out of necessity, but often guided by instinct and the simple joy of stumbling upon unexpected finds. Above all, she treasures time spent with loved ones, finding meaning in shared laughter, simple moments and memories that linger long after.Read More

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