Daily users of an LPG cylinder to cook will have to pay more for their next refill of LPG from March 7, due to a increase of ₹60 in the price of a standard size of a 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinder throughout the country. The price of an LPG cylinder in Delhi now stands at around ₹913, with all the other large metropolitan areas in India being similarly affected by the price increase as well. This price increase is occurring at a time when global energy markets are feeling the effects of rising tensions between the governments of Iran and Israel in West Asia. Because a large percentage of the LPG used in India is imported from the Gulf, any increase in the price at which LPG is sold internationally has a direct impact on the domestic prices of LPG in India. The price of commercial LPG cylinders (those used by restaurants, hotels and food establishments) has also significantly increased along with the price for household cylinders.
Cooking Gas Prices Rise Across Major Cities
Oil marketing companies revised LPG prices overnight, and the new rates are already applicable for fresh bookings. Companies like Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum and Hindustan Petroleum periodically adjust prices based on global energy trends.
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The increase may look small on paper, but for families that refill cylinders every month, it gradually adds to the household budget.
Why LPG Became More Expensive
The biggest factor behind the price hike is the surge in global energy costs. Tensions in West Asia have raised concerns about oil and gas supply routes. Whenever geopolitical conflicts affect key energy-producing regions, international fuel prices tend to move upward quickly.
India imports around 60–65 percent of its LPG needs from countries in the Gulf region. When suppliers raise prices or shipping costs increase, domestic oil companies adjust retail prices to cover higher import expenses.
Freight costs for LPG tankers have also risen in recent weeks, adding another layer of pressure on fuel prices.
Restaurants and Hotels Feel the Bigger Shock
The price of LPG refills has gone up ₹60 for household customers, and about ₹115 per commercial LPG refilled cylinder that businesses now use.
The 19 kg cylinder is commonly used by restaurants, street food vendors, catering companies and hotels.
For small restaurants and cafe operators, the impact of multiple price increases can cause their profit margin to be tested or even eliminated. Many restaurant owners said they will be forced to either make small adjustments to their menu prices or take on some costs individually.
The timing of this price increase comes during a significant period in the catering industry as wedding season approaches, meaning fuel costs will be a significant factor in food businesses.
Subsidy Support Continues for Low-Income Families
One important relief is that the subsidy provided under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana remains unchanged.
Eligible households under the programme receive a ₹300 subsidy per cylinder for up to 12 refills every year. The amount is transferred directly to beneficiaries’ bank accounts.
Since its launch in 2016, the scheme has helped millions of rural families shift from traditional fuels like firewood to cleaner cooking gas. For these households, the subsidy cushions the impact of market-driven price increases.
How the Price Change Affects Household Budgets
For most urban households, LPG cylinders last between three to five weeks depending on family size and cooking habits. A ₹60 increase means roughly ₹720 extra spending in a year if a family uses one cylinder every month.
Families using two cylinders monthly could see an annual increase of more than ₹1,400 in cooking fuel costs.
Because LPG is an essential household commodity, even small price revisions tend to draw strong public attention.
LPG Price Changes Over the Past Year
Recent revisions show that cooking gas prices have gradually moved upward.
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Alternative Cooking Options Slowly Expanding
As LPG prices fluctuate, some households are exploring alternatives. In many cities, piped natural gas connections are expanding through local gas distribution networks. PNG allows consumers to pay monthly bills instead of booking cylinders.
Electric induction stoves are also gaining popularity in urban homes because they eliminate the need for gas refills.
However, LPG continues to dominate India’s cooking fuel market due to its convenience, portability and extensive distribution network.
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Global Energy Markets Will Decide Future Prices
Energy experts say the future movement of LPG prices will largely depend on international markets. If tensions in West Asia ease and oil prices stabilise, LPG rates could also become stable.
For now, India has sufficient LPG stocks and there is no supply shortage. The main factor influencing prices remains the cost of importing fuel.
For millions of households across the country, the reality is simple. The next LPG refill will cost slightly more than before, and global energy developments will continue shaping the price of cooking gas in the months ahead.
