The prices of commercial LPG cylinders saw an increase of Rs 993 (on average) effective immediately from May 1, 2026, Friday due to the ongoing US-Iran-Israel conflict. The fresh price of a commercial LPG cylinder is now Rs 3,071.50 in Delhi. There has been no change in the prices of domestic cylinders and a 14.2 kg cylinder costs Rs 913 in the national capital, Indian Oil said in a statement.
The government had maintained that the prices of LPG cylinders won't be hiked but the rates were increased after elections concluded on April 29.
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Oil marketing companies usually revise LPG prices at the start of every month. The prices of domestic and commercial cylinders were last revised in April owing to the widening West Asia conflict and the increase in prices from May were expected already. The 14.2 kg Domestic LPG cylinder prices were raised by Rs 60 last month. The 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder price rose by Rs 196 in April across metro cities, after a Rs 114.5 hike on March 7.
The steep hike in prices come due to the closure of crucial Strait of Hormuz, a chokepoint responsible for the transportation of 20% of global oil and natural gas.
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India is already facing a supply crunch in LPG cases as people are scrambling to get LPG cylinders across the country due to black marketing and hoarding.
New rates of commercial LPG cylinders
| City | New Price (₹) | Increase (₹) | Previous Price (₹) |
| Chennai | 3,237 | 990.50 | 2,246.50 |
New rates of 14.2 LPG domestic cylinders
| City | Domestic LPG Price (₹) |
LPG Cylinders Price Hike: Key Changes
-Longer waiting period: One of the most important and key changes related to booking of LPG cylinder is the longer waiting period. In urban areas, LPG users can now book a refill only after 25 days instead of 21 days. In rural areas, the gap may go up to 45 days. If you try to book before the designated time period, the system will automatically block the request.
-OTP-based delivery mandatory: From today, if you want to get your LPG cylinder delivered, then you will likely need a Delivery Authentication Code (DAC). Once you book an LPG cylinder, an OTP will be sent to your registered mobile number and you’ll need to share it at delivery agent. Physical documents like the blue book or old receipts alone won’t be sufficient for the booking.
Aadhaar eKYC needed for Ujjwala Beneficiaries: If you are a beneficiary of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana and have not yet completed Aadhaar-based biometric eKYC, it is now mandatory. Failing to complete this verification may lead to disruptions in receiving subsidised benefits.
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