The price of domestic cooking gas cylinders has been increased across India from Saturday, with the cost of a 14.2-kg LPG cylinder rising by ₹60, impacting households nationwide. The revised rates have come into effect immediately, according to sources.
Following the hike, the price of a domestic LPG cylinder in New Delhi has increased from ₹853 to ₹913. In Mumbai, the rate has gone up from ₹852.50 to ₹912.50, while in Kolkata it has risen from ₹879 to ₹930. In Chennai, the price has increased from ₹868.50 to ₹928.50.
Commercial LPG Cylinder Prices Also Rise
The price hike also affects commercial establishments using 19-kg cylinders. In Delhi, the cost has increased from ₹1,768.50 to ₹1,883. In Mumbai, it has risen from ₹1,720.50 to ₹1,835.
Similarly, Kolkata will see the price go up from ₹1,875.50 to ₹1,990, while in Chennai the rate has increased from ₹1,929 to ₹2,043.50. The revision is expected to impact restaurants, hotels and small businesses that rely heavily on commercial LPG cylinders.
Government Assures Stable Fuel Supply
Amid rising concerns over global energy markets, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri reassured citizens that India’s fuel supply remains stable despite geopolitical tensions.
In a statement shared on social media, Puri said the government’s priority is to ensure affordable and sustainable fuel availability for citizens, adding that there is no shortage of energy in the country.
Meanwhile, Indian Oil Corporation dismissed rumours circulating on social media about a possible shortage of petrol and diesel. The company clarified that fuel stocks across the country remain adequate and supply chains are functioning normally.
India Strengthens Energy Security
Government sources said India currently remains in a comfortable position regarding crude oil, petroleum products and LPG supplies, even as global concerns rise around the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.
Officials highlighted that India has been diversifying its crude oil import sources in recent years to reduce dependence on any single region. Notably, Russia has emerged as a key supplier of crude oil to India.
While Russia accounted for only about 0.2 percent of India’s crude imports in 2022, its share has grown significantly. In February this year, India imported nearly 20 percent of its crude requirements from Russia, equivalent to around 1.04 million barrels per day.
In addition, LPG refineries across the country have been asked to increase production to meet domestic demand. India has also begun receiving LPG shipments from the United States under a one-year contract for approximately 2.2 million tonnes of LPG from the US Gulf Coast for 2026.
The latest price revision comes at a time when global energy markets remain volatile due to geopolitical tensions in West Asia, though officials maintain that India’s fuel supply situation remains stable and secure.
