01 July,2026 10:16 AM IST | New Delhi | mid-day online correspondent
Following the price revision, a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi will now cost Rs 2,930, compared with Rs 3,113 previously. File Pic
State-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs) have reduced the prices of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders by up to Rs 183.50 across major cities with effect from July 1, offering relief to restaurants, hotels, catering businesses and other commercial establishments that rely on the fuel for daily operations.
The reduction follows a series of price increases in recent months amid higher global energy prices.
According to the revised price list issued by the oil marketing companies, commercial LPG cylinder prices have been reduced by varying amounts across different cities.
The price has been cut by Rs 183.50 each in Delhi and Lucknow, Rs 181.50 in Chandigarh, Rs 174 in Kolkata and Rs 173 in Patna.
The latest reduction is expected to lower operating costs for businesses in the hospitality and food services sectors, which are among the largest users of commercial LPG.
Following the price revision, a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi will now cost Rs 2,930, compared with Rs 3,113 previously.
In Chandigarh, the revised price stands at Rs 2,954.50, while consumers in Patna will now pay Rs 3,227 per cylinder.
In Kolkata, the price has been reduced from Rs 3,255.50 to Rs 3,081.50.
The revised rates came into effect on July 1.
While commercial consumers have received a price cut, there has been no change in the price of the 14.2-kg domestic LPG cylinder used by households.
Domestic LPG prices continue to remain at existing levels, with the latest revision applying only to commercial cylinders.
The oil marketing companies periodically revise LPG prices based on international energy prices, exchange rates and other market factors.
The latest price cut comes after the government recently relaxed supply restrictions imposed on commercial and industrial LPG consumers.
Earlier, allocations to some commercial users had been curtailed to prioritise household cooking gas supplies following disruptions in global energy markets.
With fuel availability improving, the government restored 50 per cent of supplies to commercial and industrial customers whose allocations had previously been suspended.
During the recent conflict in West Asia, the government invoked provisions of the Essential Commodities Act to ensure adequate domestic LPG availability.
Under those directions, C3-C4 hydrocarbon streams were diverted exclusively for LPG production instead of being used by petrochemical and other downstream industries, helping maintain supplies for consumers.
The government has also directed state-owned oil marketing companies to continue maintaining comprehensive records of commercial and industrial LPG consumers to improve demand forecasting, supply planning and distribution management.
Officials said these measures are intended to ensure stable LPG availability while balancing the needs of domestic households and commercial users across the country.
(With inputs from IANS)
