According to industry officials, the hike coincides with a sharp increase in the price of energy globally since the start of the conflict in West Asia. Due to escalating energy expenses associated with the crisis in West Asia, the prices of commercial cylinders and home LPG were sharply increased by Rs 114.5 and Rs 60, respectively.
According to the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) website, non-subsidized LPG, which is used in kitchens by regular household users outside of Ujjwala beneficiaries, will now cost Rs 913 per 14.2-kg cylinder in Delhi instead of Rs 853. In less than a year, there have been two price increases.
According to industry officials, the hike comes after a sharp surge in the price of energy globally since the start of the conflict in West Asia.
They claimed that even with the price increase, cooking gas is still the cheapest in India when compared to its neighbors.
According to the website, the price rise will take effect on March 7.
In eleven months, this is the second rate hike. The last price increase of Rs 50 occurred in April of last year.
According to the IOC website, non-subsidized LPG currently costs Rs 912.50 in Mumbai, Rs 939 in Kolkata, and Rs 928.50 in Chennai.
Depending on the prevalence of local sales tax or VAT, rates vary by state.
Beneficiaries of the Ujjwala Yojana, which has provided free LPG connections to over 10 crore impoverished people since its inception in 2016, would continue to receive a subsidy of Rs 300 each 14.2 kg cylinder for up to 12 refills annually.
Commercial LPG, which is used by businesses like hotels and restaurants, now costs Rs 114.5 more every 19-kg cylinder. In Delhi, it now costs Rs 1,883. This increase is in addition to the March 1 increase of Rs 28 per 19-kg cylinder.
This year, the cost of commercial LPG has increased by Rs 302.50.
FAQ: LPG Price Hike 2026 – Domestic & Commercial Cylinders
1. Why have LPG prices been increased?
LPG prices have been hiked due to a sharp rise in global energy prices following the conflict in West Asia. The increase affects both domestic and commercial cylinders.
2. How much has domestic LPG been increased by?
Domestic non-subsidized LPG cylinders have been increased by Rs 60. For example, in Delhi, a 14.2-kg cylinder now costs Rs 913, up from Rs 853.
3. How much has commercial LPG been increased by?
Commercial LPG, used in hotels and restaurants, has been increased by Rs 114.5 per 19-kg cylinder. In Delhi, the new price is Rs 1,883.
4. When will the new LPG prices take effect?
The new rates will be effective from March 7, 2026.
5. How many price hikes have there been this year?
This is the second price hike in less than a year. The last domestic LPG increase was Rs 50 in April 2025, and commercial LPG saw a Rs 28 increase on March 1, 2026.
6. Do Ujjwala Yojana beneficiaries face the price hike?
No. Ujjwala Yojana beneficiaries, who receive free LPG connections, continue to get a subsidy of Rs 300 per 14.2-kg cylinder for up to 12 refills annually.
7. How do LPG prices vary across cities?
Current non-subsidized LPG prices:
Mumbai: Rs 912.50
Kolkata: Rs 939
Chennai: Rs 928.50
Prices may vary by state due to local VAT or sales tax.
8. How does India’s LPG price compare globally?
Despite the hike, cooking gas in India remains cheaper than in neighboring countries, according to industry officials.
9. What is the total increase in commercial LPG this year?
The cost of commercial LPG has risen by Rs 302.50 in 2026, including all recent hikes.
