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Commercial LPG Price Soars by Rs 111, Squeezing Restaurants & Hotels

Commercial LPG prices have surged by Rs 111 per 19-kg cylinder at the start of the month, increasing operational costs for hotels, restaurants, and catering services. The hike reverses gains from six consecutive price cuts since April 2025, which had reduced prices by Rs 223. While domestic LPG rates remain unchanged for household consumers, metro cities like Chennai recorded the steepest increase. Oil marketing companies revise these prices monthly based on global fuel trends and exchange rates.

Key Points: Commercial LPG Price Hike: Rs 111 Increase Impacts Businesses

  • Rs 111 hike on 19-kg cylinder
  • Domestic LPG unchanged
  • Chennai sees steepest rise
  • Reverses recent price cuts
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Commercial LPG price jumps by Rs 111

Commercial LPG cylinder prices jump Rs 111 in major cities, raising costs for hotels and restaurants. Domestic LPG rates remain unchanged.

Commercial LPG price jumps by Rs 111
"The latest hike is expected to significantly push up operating expenses for businesses... - Oil Marketing Companies"

New Delhi, Jan 1

Commercial LPG prices have risen sharply at the start of the month, adding to the cost burden of hotels, restaurants and other businesses that rely heavily on cooking gas.

The price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder has been increased by Rs 111 across major cities.

In Delhi, the price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder has gone up to Rs 1,691.50. In Mumbai, the rate has increased from Rs 1,531.50 to Rs 1,642.50.

Kolkata has seen the price rise from Rs 1,684 to Rs 1,795. Chennai recorded the steepest hike among metro cities, with prices jumping from Rs 1,739.50 to Rs 1,849.50 per cylinder.

The latest hike is expected to significantly push up operating expenses for businesses such as hotels, restaurants, catering services and small eateries.

Household consumers, however, have been spared, as the prices of domestic LPG cylinders remain unchanged.

The previous change in commercial LPG prices was on December 1, 2025, when rates were cut by Rs 10 per cylinder.

At that time, the price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi was reduced to Rs 1,580.50.

That reduction was the second cut in a row, following a Rs 5 reduction in November. These cuts had partially reversed a Rs 15.50 hike introduced in October.

Since April 2025, there have been several downward revisions in commercial LPG prices. A total of six price cuts during this period had brought down the cost by Rs 223 per cylinder before the latest hike erased a large part of those gains.

LPG and aviation turbine fuel prices are revised on the first day of every month by oil marketing companies such as Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum and Hindustan Petroleum. These revisions are based on global fuel prices and movements in the exchange rate.

- IANS

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Priyanka N
While I understand global factors, the timing is terrible. Just after the New Year when businesses are hoping for stability. The government should consider some relief for registered small businesses, at least.
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Sarah B
I run a small cafe in Bangalore. This constant yo-yo of prices makes it impossible to plan finances. Down by Rs 223 over months, then up by Rs 111 wiping out half the benefit. It's very frustrating for business planning.
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Aman W
At least domestic cylinder prices are unchanged. That's a relief for households. But this will definitely increase the cost of eating out. Maybe time to cook more at home!
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Karthik V
The article mentions it's based on global prices and forex. While that's the stated reason, the communication from oil companies could be better. A small explanatory note with the hike would build more understanding.
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Michael C
Chennai with the steepest hike again. The regional disparity in fuel prices within India needs a closer look. It impacts the competitiveness of businesses in certain cities.

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