The price of commercial LPG cylinders used by hotels, restaurants, and food businesses has been increased by ₹42 from Monday, June 1, while domestic cooking gas prices remain unchanged.
After the latest revision, a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi will now cost ₹3,113.50, up from ₹3,071.50, according to industry sources. However, the price of the 14.2-kg domestic LPG cylinder used in household kitchens remains unchanged at ₹913.
The increase is expected to add pressure on restaurants, caterers, hotels, and small businesses that depend heavily on commercial cooking gas for daily operations.
5-Kg LPG Cylinder Also Sees Price Rise
Industry officials said the price of the 5-kg Free Trade LPG (FTL) cylinder has also gone up by ₹11. In Delhi, the small cylinder will now cost ₹821.50. These cylinders are often used by migrant workers and low-income families in urban areas who may not have access to regular domestic LPG connections.
Why Are LPG Prices Increasing?
The latest hike comes as global energy markets continue to face uncertainty due to ongoing tensions in West Asia. Supply disruptions linked to the conflict have reportedly pushed up international LPG prices.
“The continued rise in commercial LPG prices reflects pressure on global fuel supply chains,” industry sources said, pointing to instability in the Gulf region, from where India imports a large share of its fuel requirements.
Fourth Hike in Commercial LPG Prices
This is the fourth increase in commercial LPG prices since the West Asia conflict began earlier this year. The 19-kg commercial cylinder was first increased by ₹115 in March, followed by a ₹195.50 hike in April and a sharp rise of ₹993 in May.
In January, the price of a commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi stood at ₹1,691.50. With repeated increases, it has now crossed ₹3,100, nearly doubling within five months.
Prices Rise Across Major Cities
The price rise is not limited to Delhi. Commercial LPG rates have also increased in major cities across the country. In Mumbai, a 19-kg cylinder now costs ₹3,024.50, while prices in Chennai, Hyderabad, and Patna are even higher.
Businesses are already facing rising transportation and fuel expenses. The LPG hike comes shortly after a rise in Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) prices in Delhi and nearby regions, adding further pressure on commercial establishments.
Relief for Households, Pressure on Businesses
For many restaurants and food businesses, commercial LPG is a major expense. Industry observers say operators may now face a difficult choice between absorbing the extra costs or increasing prices for customers.
Meanwhile, households have received some relief as domestic LPG prices remain unchanged, sparing families from any immediate increase in kitchen expenses.
