Indian households continue to pay among world’s lowest LPG prices despite global surge: Govt

June 7, 2026 3:56 PM

Indian households continue to pay among world’s lowest LPG prices despite global surge: Govt

Indian households continue to pay among the lowest prices for cooking gas globally, with domestic LPG rates remaining significantly below those in neighbouring countries and advanced economies despite a sharp rise in international energy prices, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said on Sunday. According to official data, beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) effectively pay ₹642 for a 14.2 kg LPG cylinder after receiving a direct benefit transfer of ₹300 on the ...

No hike in domestic LPG prices; lower CNG and PNG rates offer New Year relief to consumers

January 2, 2026 10:21 AM

No hike in domestic LPG prices; lower CNG and PNG rates offer New Year relief to consumers

The government on Thursday clarified that there has been no change in the prices of domestic LPG cylinders for household consumers, even as prices of commercial LPG cylinders have been revised in line with international market trends. The clarification comes amid media reports suggesting a ₹111 increase in commercial LPG cylinder prices. The Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas said that commercial LPG prices are market-determined and linked to international benchmarks, particularly the Sa...