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Following the hike in commercial cylinder rates, general consumers are now apprehensive about a potential rise in domestic cylinder prices. However, there is some relief as prices remain unchanged today.

Today, September 6, 2026, prices for domestic LPG cylinders (14.2 kg) in India remain completely stable. Providing relief to the general public and household kitchen budgets, state-run Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have not altered domestic gas cylinder prices. In contrast, the prices of large 19 kg commercial gas cylinders saw a marginal increase of ₹9.50 to ₹11.50 per cylinder on September 1. This hike is impacting the hotel, restaurant, and catering sectors.

Why were domestic cylinder rates not increased?

Despite continuous fluctuations in global crude oil prices, the government and Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have refrained from raising domestic cylinder prices to shield consumers from inflation. However, commercial gas prices were increased due to crude oil prices crossing $95 per barrel in the international market and rising import costs.

City-wise LPG prices

When were gas cylinder prices hiked?

The last revision in domestic LPG cylinder prices occurred in June 2026, when the cost of the 14.2 kg cylinder was raised by ₹29. Prior to that, in March, domestic LPG prices had increased by approximately ₹60 due to tensions in West Asia and rising crude oil prices. Meanwhile, before the rate hike on September 1, the price of commercial LPG cylinders had seen a significant reduction of ₹192 to ₹200 on August 1. Prices had also dropped by approximately ₹183.50 in July. Declining LPG Usage

According to the latest data from the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC), domestic LPG consumption in India fell by 15.9% to 11.3 million tonnes between April and August 2026. In the same period last year, domestic LPG consumption stood at 13.4 million tonnes.

There are several reasons for this; for instance, the rapidly expanding PNG network across cities and towns in the country is reducing reliance on domestic LPG cylinders.

While prices have remained stable for some time, the current base price—ranging between ₹940 and ₹1,000—is straining the budgets of rural and economically weaker households. Additionally, some families in rural areas are reverting to traditional fuels (such as firewood or cow-dung cakes) following the withdrawal or reduction of subsidies, contributing to the decline in LPG usage.