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Gas cylinder prices cut by ₹200: Check the latest rates here

Indiaemploymentnews | August 1, 2026 1:39 PM CST

LPG News: Effective August 1, the price of the 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder has been reduced by more than ₹200. Find out the new rates in major cities, including Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Chennai.

LPG News: The month has begun with good news, bringing significant relief to business owners today. Oil marketing companies have slashed the price of the 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder by over ₹200, effective August 1. Businesses such as hotels, restaurants, dhabas, and catering services—which rely on commercial gas cylinders—stand to benefit greatly from this change. However, there has been no change in the prices of domestic (14.2 kg) LPG cylinders.

Where and by how much have prices dropped?

According to the new rates, the price of a commercial gas cylinder has been reduced by ₹202 in Delhi and by ₹209 in Kolkata. Relief of around ₹200 has also been provided in Mumbai and Chennai. This marks the second consecutive month that commercial LPG cylinder prices have dropped. You can view the full city-wise rate list for LPG cylinders here.

City-wise rate list for commercial gas cylinders:

City Commercial LPG Cylinder Price (₹)

Delhi	2,738
Noida	2,738
Mumbai	2,691
Kolkata	2,872
Patna	3,018
Lucknow	2,860
Bengaluru	2,821
Chennai	2,906
Hyderabad	2,985
Guwahati	2,965
Ahmedabad	2,758

What has changed for domestic consumers?

This time, the price reduction applies only to the 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder. There has been no change in the price of the 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinder, and the existing rates remain in effect.

Who will benefit?

Hotels, restaurants, cafes, sweet shops, catering services, wedding venues, and various businesses primarily use commercial LPG cylinders. Consequently, this price reduction will help lower operating costs for these establishments. This move could also eventually impact the cost of certain food and beverage services.