Ahead of Budget 2026, the government has increased the price of 19kg commercial LPG cylinders by ₹50, affecting hotels, restaurants, and other businesses. Major cities like Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Chennai saw price hikes, while 14kg domestic cylinders remain at previous rates fixed in April 2025.
Commercial LPG Cylinder Prices Hiked
New Delhi: Ahead of the presentation of Budget 2026, the government has dealt a blow to both the public and businesses. The price of a 19-kilogram commercial LPG cylinder has been increased by ₹50, while the price of a 14-kilogram domestic LPG cylinder remains unchanged. Domestic cylinders are still available at the old rates fixed on April 8, 2025.
The price of a 19-kilogram commercial LPG cylinder has increased in major cities across the country. It now costs ₹1740.50 in Delhi, ₹1844.50 in Kolkata, ₹1692 in Mumbai, and ₹1899.50 in Chennai. The government has clarified that this increase applies to commercial cylinders used in hotels, restaurants, dhabas, and other commercial establishments.
City Rate February 1, 2026 (₹) Rate January 1, 2026 (₹) Increase (₹)
Delhi 1740.50 1691.50 49
Kolkata 1844.50 1795.00 49.50
Mumbai 1692.00 1642.50 49.50
Chennai 1899.50 1849.50 50
The price of 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinders remains unchanged. The price of these cylinders was last increased on April 8, 2025. Currently, the rates of domestic cylinders in different cities are as follows:
Delhi: ₹853
Kolkata: ₹879
Mumbai: ₹852.50
Chennai: ₹868.50
Lucknow: ₹890.50
Ahmedabad: ₹860
Hyderabad: ₹905
Varanasi: ₹916.50
Patna: ₹951
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State-owned petroleum companies review LPG cylinder prices on the first of every month. The price of 19-kg commercial cylinders was last increased in January 2026. In November and December last year, reductions of ₹5 and ₹10 were made, respectively. This increase is also a result of this monthly review.
The increase in commercial cylinder prices is likely to increase costs for businesses such as hotels, restaurants, and dhabas. However, there are no changes for domestic users, which will protect the average consumer from the volatility.
