11th June 2026 is a Thursday, and once again there is no change in the price of LPG cylinders today. This has been going on for the last few days. The price of a 14.2-kg domestic LPG cylinder in Delhi is still stable at Rs 942. At the same time, the price of a 19 kg commercial cylinder remains at Rs 3,113.50. But it’s not just about the price. The real sense comes when you compare domestic and commercial cylinders by weight, by price, and most importantly, by kg.
You’ll be surprised if you do a little math. In a domestic cylinder, you get 14.2 kg gas at Rs 942. This means that the price of a kilogram of domestic gas is around Rs 66 and 34 paise. At the same time, there is 19 kg of gas in the commercial cylinder, and the price is Rs 3,113.50. That is, you are spending 163 rupees and 87 paise on one kg of commercial gas. The difference between the two is about Rs 97 and 53 paise per kg. In percentage terms, commercial LPG is about 147 per cent more expensive than domestic LPG. That is, the same gas, in the same country, on the same date—but the sky-high difference in price.
The most shocking fact is that the amount of gas in a commercial cylinder is only 34 percent more than in the domestic cylinder, but its price is about two and a half times (2.47 times) more than the domestic cylinder. Just imagine—if 19 kg of gas were available at domestic rates, it would have cost around Rs 1,260. But in reality, commercial consumers are paying Rs 3,113 for it. That is, on every commercial cylinder, the business is paying about Rs 1,853 more than the domestic consumers. A small dhaba or restaurant consumes 5 to 10 cylinders a month. So consider how much extra burden they are creating on gas alone.
Now the question arises, why is it so? Why are commercial cylinders so expensive? The government considers domestic LPG an essential consumer commodity, which is the primary reason for the price increase. The government provides protection and subsidies for this reason. The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana provides additional relief to poor families. At the same time, commercial LPG is sold at market rates. Its price depends on international LPG prices, the exchange rate of the dollar and rupee, and the cost of oil companies. There is no subsidy for commercial LPG.
Another big reason is that the government and oil companies believe that hotels, restaurants, dhabas, catering, and other such businesses use LPG to earn income. It comes from their income. Hence, they do not receive concessional rates like domestic consumers. In addition, taxes, marketing margins, and price control policies also vary, which causes this big difference between the two.
Today, i.e., on 11th June 2026, LPG prices are slightly different in various cities across the country. The domestic cylinder in Mumbai is the cheapest in the country at Rs 941 per 50 paise, while the most expensive domestic cylinder is available in Leh at Rs 1,179. In Jaipur, domestic cylinders cost Rs 952 per 50 paise and commercial Rs 3,152 per 50 paise. In Chennai, it is Rs 957 for domestic and Rs 3,283 for commercial. In Lucknow, the domestic cylinder is priced at Rs 976 per 50 paise and the commercial at Rs 3,236. The price of a domestic cylinder in Dehradun is Rs 961, while the price of a commercial cylinder is Rs 3,171. In Kolkata, it is Rs 968 for domestic and Rs 3,255 for commercial.
People on Google also ask…
Why is commercial LPG more expensive than domestic LPG?
The main reason for the difference is government subsidies. Domestic LPG is protected by the government, and a subsidy is given to eligible households. There is no subsidy on commercial LPG. Its price is completely determined by the international market, crude oil prices, and the dollar. Also, LPG for business is considered a commercial activity, so it is not subsidized.
Question: Can a business use domestic cylinders?
No, not at all. This practice is legally wrong, and the oil companies keep a strict vigil on it. If a hotel, dhaba, or restaurant uses domestic cylinders, authorities can immediately stop its connection and impose a heavy fine. At times, joint teams of police and oil companies also conduct raids.
Can LPG prices rise further in 2026?
As per trends until June 2026, international crude oil prices are stable between $85 and $90 per barrel. However, the rupee is hovering between Rs 83 and Rs 84 against the dollar. If the dollar strengthens further, commercial LPG will become directly costlier. The government is under pressure on domestic LPG, but if international prices increase considerably, then domestic cylinders can also become expensive.
Where is the cheapest and most expensive LPG cylinder available?
According to the latest data of June 2026, the cheapest domestic LPG cylinder in the country is available at Rs 941.50 in Mumbai. The cheapest commercial cylinder in Delhi is priced at Rs 3,113 per 50 paise. At the same time, the most expensive cylinder, both domestic and commercial, is found in Leh (Ladakh), where the domestic cylinder reaches Rs 1,179 and the commercial cylinder Rs 3,752.
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