State-run oil marketing companies raised commercial LPG cylinder prices by about ₹10 per cylinder across major metro cities on Tuesday. In New Delhi, the price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder increased by ₹9.5 to ₹2,747.50 per cylinder, according to livemint.com. This adjustment comes amid ongoing supply challenges linked to geopolitical tensions in West Asia.
The price hike was implemented simultaneously in key metropolitan areas, reflecting the rising costs faced by suppliers. The increase follows disruptions caused by the West Asia conflict, which has impacted India's LPG imports, as the country sources around 90% of its cooking gas from that region. The price revision was announced by state-run oil marketing companies, which oversee the distribution and pricing of LPG in India.
This price adjustment highlights the vulnerability of India's LPG supply chain to geopolitical events, especially given the heavy reliance on West Asia for imports. The hike in commercial LPG prices adds to inflationary pressures on businesses and industries dependent on cooking gas. Comparable price increases in jet fuel, which rose by 5.6%, further indicate broader energy cost inflation affecting transport and manufacturing sectors, as reported by livemint.com.
The new commercial LPG prices took effect on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, with the 19-kg cylinder price in New Delhi set at ₹2,747.50. The price revision is expected to influence commercial energy costs in other major cities where similar hikes were applied, as confirmed by state-run oil marketing companies.