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LPG Price Hike September 2026: The new month has brought a small increase in the price of 19 kg commercial LPG cylinders. Oil marketing companies have raised the price by ₹9.50 per cylinder from September 1.

The increase is applicable mainly to commercial LPG users such as restaurants, hotels, food outlets and other businesses. For ordinary household consumers, there is some relief as the price of the 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinder has remained unchanged.

Domestic LPG Cylinder Prices Remain Unchanged

There has been no increase in the price of the standard 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinder.

The prices of 5 kg and 10 kg cylinders have also remained unchanged.

The 5 kg normal small LPG cylinder continues to be available at around ₹349.50, while the 5 kg XTRALITE cylinder remains at ₹339.

However, the price of the 5 kg non-domestic cylinder has increased from ₹762 to ₹764.

Commercial LPG Cylinder Price in Major Cities

The new prices of 19 kg commercial LPG cylinders are:

The increase means businesses using commercial LPG will now have to pay a little more for every 19 kg cylinder.

Domestic Cylinder Price in Delhi

For household consumers in Delhi, the 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinder remains at ₹942.

This means there is currently no additional burden on households buying the standard domestic cooking-gas cylinder.

Where Is LPG Cheapest and Most Expensive?

According to the figures provided, Mumbai has the cheapest LPG prices among the cities mentioned.

• Domestic cylinder: ₹941.50
• Commercial cylinder: ₹2,701

At the other end, Leh has the highest prices:

• Domestic cylinder: ₹1,179
• Commercial cylinder: ₹3,385.50

The difference in prices across locations is largely due to transportation costs, taxes and other regional factors.

How Much Has Commercial LPG Changed Over the Years?

Commercial LPG prices have moved up and down significantly over the past several years. According to the figures provided, the change compared with the previous year’s price has varied considerably:

• 2014: ₹32.50 cheaper
• 2015: ₹41 cheaper
• 2016: No change
• 2017: ₹115 costlier
• 2018: ₹47 costlier
• 2019: ₹50.50 costlier
• 2021: ₹2 cheaper
• 2022: ₹70 costlier
• 2023: ₹91.50 cheaper
• 2024: ₹157.50 cheaper
• 2025: ₹39 costlier
• 2026: ₹51.50 cheaper
• September 2026: ₹9.50 costlier

This shows that commercial LPG prices don’t move in one direction every year and can fluctuate depending on market conditions and pricing decisions.

Who Will Feel the Impact?

The latest increase is primarily relevant to commercial LPG consumers.

Restaurants, hotels, caterers, street-food businesses and other establishments that use 19 kg cylinders may see their operating costs rise slightly.

For households using the regular 14.2 kg cylinder, there is no price increase this month according to the figures provided.

The Bottom Line

The September LPG revision brings a ₹9.50 increase in the price of the 19 kg commercial cylinder, while domestic LPG prices remain unchanged.

In Delhi, the commercial cylinder now costs ₹2,747.50, compared with ₹2,738 previously. In Mumbai, it costs ₹2,701, while the domestic cylinder remains at ₹941.50.

Note: LPG prices can vary by location and cylinder category. The applicable price should be confirmed through the relevant oil marketing company’s current price list or your local distributor.