LPG Price Hike: Following the increase, the price of a 19-kilogram Indane LPG cylinder in Delhi now stands at ₹2,078.50. Previously, it was ₹1,883. Earlier, on March 7, commercial LPG cylinders became costlier by ₹114.5.
LPG Price Hike: The new financial year 2026-27 began today, April 1st, and LPG cylinder prices have increased on the very first day. However, this increase is limited to 19-kilogram commercial LPG cylinders. The price increase is up to ₹218 and is effective from ₹1st, 2026. The cylinder will cost ₹195.5 in Delhi, ₹196 in Mumbai, ₹203 in Chennai, and ₹218 in Kolkata.
According to information from the website of the state-owned Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), after the increase, the price of a 19-kilogram Indane LPG cylinder in Delhi has now reached ₹2078.50, up from ₹1883 previously. Similarly, in Kolkata, its price has increased from ₹1990 to ₹2208. In Mumbai, it will now cost ₹2031, up from ₹1835 previously. In Chennai, the price has been increased from ₹2043.50 to ₹2246.50.
This is the fifth price increase in four months.
Commercial LPG cylinders are used in hotels, restaurants, dhabas and other commercial establishments. The price of this cylinder has increased for the 5th time in the last 4 months. Earlier, on March 7, it became costlier by Rs 114.5. On March 1, 2026, the price increased by Rs 28. Its price was increased by Rs 49 in February and by Rs 111 in January. In December 2025, the price of 19 Kg commercial gas cylinder was reduced.
Domestic LPG cylinders have not become more expensive.
The price of a 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinder has not increased. The price was last revised on March 7, 2026, when the price was increased by ₹60. According to the Indian Oil Corporation website, the price of a non-subsidized 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinder is currently ₹913 in Delhi. The price in Mumbai is ₹912.50, in Kolkata ₹939, and in Chennai ₹928.50. Rates vary from state to state depending on local sales tax (VAT).
The conflict between Iran and the US and Israel has created an energy crisis across the world. The near-closure of the vital Strait of Hormuz has led to a severe shortage of gas and crude oil supplies. Crude oil prices are skyrocketing.
ATF has also become more expensive.
ATF (Aviation Turbine Fuel/Jet Fuel) prices have also increased. According to state-owned oil companies, the price of ATF in Delhi has increased by Rs 110,703.08 per kilolitre or 114.5 per cent. After this, the price has reached Rs 207,341.22 per kilolitre. ATF prices have increased for the second consecutive month. On March 1, prices were increased by 5.7 per cent (Rs 5,244.75 per kilolitre). This is the first time that ATF prices have crossed the Rs 2 lakh per kilolitre mark. Earlier, the prices were at their highest in 2022, when oil prices had surged after Russia’s attack on Ukraine. At that time, the price had increased to Rs 1.1 lakh per kilolitre.
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