Domestic LPG Price Hiked by Rs 60, Commercial Cylinder Up Rs 115 Amid Iran Tension

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The price of domestic LPG cylinders has increased from Saturday, March 7. A 14.2-kg household cooking gas cylinder will cost Rs 60 more across the country, according to sources.

At the same time, the price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder has gone up by Rs 115, affecting hotels, restaurants, and other small businesses.

In Delhi, the price of a domestic cylinder is now Rs 913, up from Rs 853. In Mumbai, it has increased to Rs 912.50 from Rs 852.50. Kolkata sees the price rise from Rs 879 to Rs 930, while in Chennai it has gone up from Rs 868.50 to Rs 928.50. The new rates are effective immediately.

For commercial cylinders, prices have also increased. In Delhi, a 19-kg cylinder now costs Rs 1883, up from Rs 1768.50. In Mumbai, it has gone up from Rs 1720.50 to Rs 1835. In Kolkata, the price rose from Rs 1875.50 to Rs 1990, and in Chennai, from Rs 1929 to Rs 2043.50.

Domestic LPG prices had been unchanged since April 2025, when the non-subsidised rate in Delhi was Rs 853. This rise affects both households and businesses that use LPG daily.

The increase comes amid worries over global energy supply and tensions near the Strait of Hormuz. Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri said India has enough energy and there is no cause for concern. He wrote on X that fuel supply is stable and citizens need not worry.

Indian Oil Corporation also denied social media reports of petrol and diesel shortages, calling them false. The company said stocks are sufficient and supply networks are running normally. People are asked to rely on official sources and avoid crowding fuel stations.

Government sources said India has a good supply of crude oil, petroleum products, and LPG despite possible disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz. The country has access to energy from multiple sources and enough stock to meet domestic demand.

Officials said the government is watching the situation closely and will increase supply from other sources if needed. India has diversified its crude imports over the last few years. For example, imports from Russia, which were only 0.2% of total crude in 2022, now make up about 20% of India’s crude imports, or around 1.04 million barrels per day as of February 2026.

On LPG, the government has asked all refineries to raise production to meet demand. Imports of LPG from the US started in January 2026. In November 2025, Indian oil companies signed a one-year deal to import about 2.2 MTPA of LPG from the US Gulf Coast for 2026.