Commercial LPG prices in India have increased again from September 1, reversing two consecutive months of reductions and raising concerns for restaurants, hotels and other businesses that rely heavily on cooking gas.
State-owned oil marketing companies have raised the price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder by ₹9.50 across major markets. The revised price in Delhi is ₹2,747.50, while Kolkata now pays ₹2,884 and Mumbai ₹2,701 per cylinder. Domestic 14.2-kg LPG prices, however, have remained unchanged.
The latest increase is primarily linked to movements in international LPG benchmarks and global energy costs. India imports a significant portion of its LPG requirements, making domestic commercial prices sensitive to international prices, freight expenses and currency fluctuations. Government data has previously noted that India imports around 60% of its LPG requirement.
The September increase follows sharp reductions in July and August, when commercial LPG prices fell by a combined amount of roughly ₹380 per 19-kg cylinder. The latest adjustment therefore represents a partial reversal of those cuts.
The impact is likely to be felt most directly by restaurants, hotels, caterers and roadside food businesses. Higher fuel costs could increase operating expenses and potentially put upward pressure on food prices.
The latest LPG increase has also come alongside a rise in aviation turbine fuel prices, reflecting broader movements in energy markets. Analysts will closely watch international crude and gas prices, geopolitical tensions and currency movements to assess whether commercial LPG rates could see further changes in coming months.
