LPG Cylinder Gets Costlier Again: Domestic Cooking Gas Price Hiked By Rs 29 Across India

Domestic cooking gas has become more expensive across India after oil marketing companies increased the price of a standard 14.2-kg LPG cylinder by Rs 29 from June 7.

The latest revision marks the second increase in domestic LPG prices within three months and comes at a time when households are already dealing with higher expenses on groceries, fuel and other essentials.

For consumers in Delhi, the price of a domestic LPG cylinder has risen from Rs 913 to Rs 942. The revised rates have come into effect immediately and will be applicable on all new bookings made through distributors and online platforms.

Second LPG Price Hike In Three Months

This is not the first increase this year.

On March 7, oil companies had already raised domestic LPG prices by Rs 60 per cylinder amid rising global energy costs and geopolitical tensions in West Asia.

With the latest Rs 29 hike, domestic LPG prices have increased by a total of Rs 89 over the past three months.

The cumulative increase is likely to put additional pressure on household budgets, especially for middle-class and lower-income families that depend heavily on LPG for daily cooking.

Why Have LPG Prices Increased?

According to industry sources, state-owned oil marketing companies have been facing substantial losses while supplying domestic LPG cylinders.

Despite previous price revisions, companies reportedly continued to sell cooking gas below its actual cost.

Before the latest hike, fuel retailers were estimated to be losing around Rs 703 on every domestic LPG cylinder sold.

The latest increase is being seen as an attempt to reduce those losses, although officials say the gap between selling prices and actual costs still remains significant.

Global Energy Prices Behind The Increase

The rise in LPG prices is closely linked to developments in international energy markets.
Global prices of crude oil, propane and butane have remained elevated due to ongoing geopolitical tensions in West Asia. Supply concerns and market uncertainty have increased import costs for India, which relies heavily on imported energy resources.

As a result, oil marketing companies have been under pressure to revise domestic fuel prices.

While the government has absorbed part of the burden through public-sector fuel retailers, sustained high international prices have made further increases difficult to avoid.

Commercial LPG Prices Also Rise

The impact of rising energy costs is not limited to households.
Businesses that depend on commercial LPG cylinders have already been facing higher expenses.

From June 1, the price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder rose to Rs 3,113.50 in Delhi and Rs 3,255.50 in Kolkata.

Restaurants, hotels, roadside eateries and small food businesses are among those most affected by the increase, as LPG remains a key operational requirement.
Higher fuel costs may eventually translate into higher prices for consumers as businesses adjust their expenses.

Other Fuel Prices Have Also Increased

The latest LPG revision comes amid broader increases in fuel prices.

Industry sources indicate that petrol and diesel prices have seen cumulative increases in recent weeks, while compressed natural gas (CNG) rates have also moved higher.
The trend reflects ongoing volatility in global energy markets and rising import costs faced by oil companies.

Experts say the energy sector continues to face uncertainty due to disruptions in global supply chains and geopolitical developments.

What Does It Mean For Delhi Households?

For a family in Delhi, the increase means paying Rs 942 instead of Rs 913 for every domestic LPG refill.

If a household uses around 12 cylinders in a year, the latest hike alone could add approximately Rs 348 to annual cooking gas expenses.

Although beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana will continue receiving subsidies directly into their bank accounts, they will still need to pay the revised amount upfront when purchasing cylinders.

Consumer groups have expressed concern that repeated price hikes could make clean cooking fuel less affordable for economically weaker households.

Could Prices Rise Further?

Energy experts say future LPG prices will depend largely on international crude oil and LPG benchmarks.
With global markets remaining volatile, further revisions cannot be ruled out if import costs continue to rise.

For now, consumers across India will have to adjust to the new rates as oil companies attempt to balance affordability with the financial burden of supplying subsidised cooking gas.