Commercial LPG – Commercial LPG Cylinder Prices Cut by Rs 183.50 From July 1
Commercial LPG – Businesses that rely on commercial cooking fuel have received a significant cost relief after oil marketing companies announced a reduction in the price of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders. The revised rates came into effect on July 1, 2026, bringing down operating expenses for restaurants, hotels, eateries, catering services, and other food-related businesses. However, there has been no change in the price of domestic LPG cylinders used by households.
Revised Commercial LPG Rates Effective Across India
Following the latest revision, the price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder has been reduced by Rs 183.50, bringing its new retail price to Rs 2,930. Until the previous revision, the same cylinder was priced at Rs 3,113.50. While commercial establishments have received welcome relief, consumers using 14.2-kg domestic LPG cylinders will continue to pay Rs 942, as oil marketing companies have left household cylinder prices unchanged.
Energy Market Disruptions Influenced Earlier Price Rise
The recent fluctuations in fuel prices have been linked to global energy supply disruptions that followed military action involving the United States and Israel against Iran earlier this year. After the conflict escalated, Iran restricted the movement of crude oil and natural gas shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s busiest energy trade routes. The disruption affected international fuel supplies and contributed to higher prices for petroleum products, including LPG, in several countries.
New Commercial Cylinder Prices in Major Cities
The reduction in commercial LPG prices has also been reflected in several major cities. In Lucknow, the cost of a 19-kg cylinder has declined from Rs 3,236 to Rs 3,052.50. Consumers in Kolkata will now pay Rs 3,081.50 instead of the earlier Rs 3,255.50. In Patna, the revised rate for the same cylinder has been fixed at Rs 3,227 following the latest price adjustment.
Government Revises Petrol Export Duty
Alongside the LPG price revision, the central government has introduced changes to petrol export regulations. From July 1, the Special Additional Excise Duty (SAED) on petrol exports has been increased to Rs 4 per litre. Earlier, exporters were required to pay a duty of Rs 1.5 per litre. The revised duty is expected to influence export-related fuel economics in the coming months.
Commercial LPG Prices Had Witnessed Multiple Increases
Before the latest reduction, commercial LPG cylinder prices had risen sharply over the past few months. Oil marketing companies had cited higher procurement costs and international market conditions while revising prices. Commercial cylinder rates were increased by Rs 144 in March, followed by another Rs 195.50 in April. A substantial hike of Rs 993 was announced in May, while June saw a further increase of Rs 42. Altogether, commercial LPG prices had climbed by Rs 1,374.50 through four successive revisions before the latest cut announced on July 1.
Domestic LPG Rates Remain Unchanged After Earlier Revisions
Domestic LPG consumers have not received any fresh price relief this month. Earlier in the year, the price of a standard 14.2-kg household cylinder had already been revised upward in two phases. The first increase of Rs 60 came into effect in March, followed by another Rs 29 hike in June. As a result, domestic LPG prices remain unchanged despite the latest reduction announced for commercial cylinders.