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 ...

April 1, 2026 4:13 PM

Domestic consumers protected amid rise in commercial LPG prices: Government

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas on Wednesday said domestic LPG consumers, as well as regular petrol and diesel users, remain protected from the impact of rising global fuel prices, even as commercial LPG cylinders and select fuel categories have seen price increases. In a post on X, the Ministry said, “Prices of Commercial LPG cylinders, used by industries and hotels, are deregulated, market determined and revised normally on a monthly basis. Their consumption is less than 10% of th...

February 1, 2025 9:51 AM

Commercial LPG cylinder prices slashed by Rs 7 ahead of Union Budget

Oil marketing companies have reduced the price of 19 kg commercial LPG cylinders by Rs 7, effective immediately. The price revision comes just hours ahead of the Union Budget presentation scheduled for 11 a.m. in Parliament. Following the reduction, the cost of a 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi has dropped from Rs 1,809 to Rs 1,797. In other major cities, the new rates are Rs 1,749 in Mumbai, Rs 1,904 in Kolkata, and Rs 1,959 in Chennai. However, there has been no revision in the price...