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LPG Rates Today: Since the outbreak of the conflict in Iran on February 28, the price of commercial LPG cylinders has been hiked three times. The first price increase—of approximately ₹115—occurred in March.

LPG Rates Today (May 7): While the prices of commercial LPG cylinders have been raised across the country, the rates for domestic cylinders remain unchanged. Effective May 1, the price of a 19-kg commercial cylinder in the country has reached ₹3,071.50—marking an increase of ₹993. In a related move, the price of the 5-kg Free Trade LPG (FTL) cylinder was also hiked by ₹261 per cylinder, effective immediately.

However, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) stated in a press release that there has been no change in the prices of domestic LPG cylinders. This marks the third instance of a price hike for commercial LPG cylinders since the conflict in Iran began on February 28. The first increase—of approximately ₹115—occurred in early March, followed by a subsequent hike of around ₹200 on April 1.

LPG Gas Cylinder Prices Today

Why do prices vary across different locations?

There are several reasons why LPG gas cylinder prices differ from city to city, including transportation costs and distribution margins. Although a uniform GST rate applies to domestic LPG nationwide, price disparities persist.

The cost of transporting gas from the bottling plant to your city—and subsequently to your doorstep—varies depending on the distance involved. This is why gas prices are often lower in cities located near ports (such as Mumbai), whereas they tend to be higher in remote or hilly regions.

Furthermore, the operational costs and profit margins of gas agencies may vary from one city to another. This results in a difference of a few rupees in the price of a gas cylinder. Furthermore, although the GST on gas cylinders remains fixed at 5 percent, prices may still vary in certain states due to minor differences in VAT or small additional levies imposed by local bodies.