The price of domestic cooking gas has been increased across India from Saturday, March 7, with the cost of a 14.2-kg household LPG cylinder rising by Rs 60, according to sources. The hike will impact millions of households as well as commercial establishments that rely on LPG for daily operations.
Along with domestic cylinders, the price of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders has also been raised by Rs 115, affecting businesses such as hotels, restaurants and small commercial units.
Following the revision, the price of a 14.2-kg domestic LPG cylinder in Delhi has increased from Rs 853 to Rs 913. In Mumbai, the price has risen to Rs 912.50 from Rs 852.50. In Kolkata, the rate has gone up from Rs 879 to about Rs 939, while in Chennai it has increased from Rs 868.50 to Rs 928.50. The revised prices came into effect immediately on Saturday.
Commercial LPG cylinders have also become costlier across major cities. In Delhi, the price of a 19-kg commercial cylinder has increased from Rs 1,768.50 to Rs 1,883. In Mumbai, the price has risen from Rs 1,720.50 to Rs 1,835. In Kolkata, it has increased from Rs 1,875.50 to Rs 1,990, while in Chennai the price has gone up from Rs 1,929 to Rs 2,043.50.
This is the first major revision in domestic LPG prices since April 2025, when the non-subsidised rate in Delhi stood at Rs 853. The latest hike is expected to increase the burden on both households and businesses that depend on LPG.
Amid concerns over energy supply, Union Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri assured that there is no shortage of fuel in the country and that India continues to maintain uninterrupted energy imports despite global geopolitical challenges.
State-run oil major Indian Oil Corporation also dismissed social media rumours about shortages of petrol and diesel, stating that the country has sufficient fuel stocks and that supply and distribution networks are functioning normally.
Government sources said India remains in a comfortable position in terms of crude oil, petroleum products and LPG availability, even amid concerns over disruptions to global energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Officials added that the government is closely monitoring the global situation and is prepared to increase supplies from alternative sources if required.
India has significantly diversified its crude oil import basket in recent years, including increasing purchases from Russia. According to government sources, Russia accounted for about 20 per cent of India’s crude imports in February, amounting to roughly 1.04 million barrels per day.
To ensure adequate cooking gas availability, the government has also directed LPG refineries to ramp up production, with officials stating that current LPG stocks remain sufficient to meet domestic demand.
