New Delhi (Gurpreet Singh): The cost of cooking gas has gone up across the country after authorities announced a fresh increase in the prices of domestic and commercial LPG cylinders, citing rising global energy costs linked to the ongoing tensions in West Asia.
According to updated data from Indian Oil Corporation, the price of a 14.2-kg household LPG cylinder has been raised by ₹60. In New Delhi, the cost of a non-subsidised cylinder now stands at ₹913, compared with ₹853 earlier. The revised rates came into force from March 7.
Prices in other metropolitan cities have also been adjusted following the revision. A domestic LPG cylinder now costs ₹912.50 in Mumbai, ₹939 in Kolkata and ₹928.50 in Chennai. Officials said variations occur because of differences in state-level taxes and levies.
Industry sources indicated that the price hike follows a surge in global energy rates after the escalation of military tensions in the Middle East region. This is the second time within about a year that domestic LPG prices have been revised upward, with the previous increase taking place in April last year when rates were raised by ₹50.
While regular consumers will pay the higher amount, households covered under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana will continue to receive government support. Beneficiaries of the scheme — which provides cooking gas connections to economically weaker households — will get a subsidy of ₹300 per cylinder for up to 12 refills annually.
At the same time, commercial LPG cylinders used by restaurants, hotels and other businesses have also become more expensive. The price of a 19-kg cylinder has been increased by ₹114.5, taking the new rate in Delhi to ₹1,883. This comes shortly after another revision on March 1, when commercial cylinder prices were raised by ₹28.
With the latest adjustment, the cumulative increase in commercial LPG prices this year has reached ₹302.50, potentially raising operating costs for the hospitality and food service sectors.
Officials noted that despite the recent hike, LPG prices in India remain comparatively lower than those in several neighbouring countries. However, the increase is likely to add pressure on household expenses and business costs amid broader inflation concerns.
