Commercial LPG price hiked by Rs 49, domestic cylinder rates unchanged
New Delhi, February 1
Oil marketing companies increased the price of 19 kg commercial LPG cylinders by Rs 49, with the new rates coming into effect from Sunday.
In the national capital, the retail price of a 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder has been revised to Rs 1,740.50, while the price of the 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinder remains unchanged.
This follows a price hike in January, when commercial LPG cylinder rates were increased, adding to the cost burden for hotels, restaurants and other commercial users.
Last month, oil marketing companies raised the price of a 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder by Rs 111, taking its retail price in Delhi to Rs 1,691.50.
Along with the increase in commercial LPG rates, the price of 5 kg Free Trade LPG (FTL) cylinders was also raised by Rs 27, effective January 1.
However, household consumers continue to receive relief, as there has been no change in domestic LPG cylinder prices.
The revision in commercial LPG prices is significant for sectors that rely heavily on such cylinders, including eateries, catering services and small businesses, as fuel forms a major component of their operating costs.
Earlier, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri highlighted the transformative impact of India's clean cooking initiatives, emphasising that the true success of the program lies in the regular use of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) rather than just the number of connections provided.
In his post on X, he noted that India currently operates a massive nationwide LPG system with 33 crore connections.
He also mentioned the achievement of Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), which has provided LPG access to 10.41 crore households. The government is now nearing its total target of 10.60 crore connections under the scheme. Minister Puri pointed out that the shift in consumer behaviour is evident through substantial refill statistics. Approximately 276 crore LPG refills have been delivered to PMUY households to date, and in the 2024-25 fiscal year, an average of 13.6 lakh refills are being delivered daily to Ujjwala families. Across the entire country, more than 55 lakh LPG cylinders are delivered every single day.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Running a small cafe in Bangalore. This is the second hike in two months! First Rs. 111, now Rs. 49. It adds up. We'll have to reluctantly increase prices of some items. The government talks about supporting small businesses, but actions like this make it very difficult.
Relieved as a homemaker that our cooking gas price is stable. With general inflation, every rupee saved counts. The stats on Ujjwala refills are impressive—shows the scheme is actually being used and is not just about giving connections. Hope the commercial hike doesn't eventually trickle down to us.
While protecting the common man is good, the government must also think about the hospitality sector. After COVID, many hotels and restaurants are still recovering. This constant increase in input costs will stall that recovery. A more balanced approach is needed.
The timing is interesting. Just before the budget session. Maybe a signal that domestic LPG subsidy might be reviewed? Hope not. For now, chalo at least ghar ka kharcha nahi badha. 🙏
From a policy perspective, it makes sense to shield households which are more price-sensitive. The commercial price is more linked to international markets. But the communication could be better—explain *why* this hike is necessary instead of just announcing it.
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