LPG – Commercial Cylinder Prices Cut in Delhi and Kolkata From August 1
LPG – Businesses across Delhi and Kolkata received relief on August 1 after the Centre announced a reduction in the price of commercial LPG cylinders. The latest revision lowers operating costs for restaurants, hotels, food outlets and other commercial users following months of price pressure driven by international energy market disruptions.
The Central Government has reduced the rates of 19 kg commercial LPG cylinders in Delhi and Kolkata with effect from August 1, 2026. The move comes after several rounds of price increases that had raised expenses for businesses dependent on commercial cooking gas. The earlier hikes were largely linked to volatility in global LPG markets during the prolonged conflict in West Asia.
Revised Commercial LPG Rates
Under the latest revision, the price of a 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder has been reduced by Rs 202 in Delhi and Rs 209 in Kolkata. Following the cut, commercial consumers in Delhi will now pay Rs 2,728 for a cylinder, while the revised price in Kolkata stands at Rs 2,872.50.
The reduction is expected to ease input costs for hotels, restaurants, catering services and other commercial establishments that rely heavily on LPG for daily operations. Industry participants have been seeking relief after sustained increases in fuel expenses over recent months.
No Change for Domestic LPG Consumers
The latest price revision applies only to blue-coloured commercial LPG cylinders supplied for business use. There has been no change in the price of red-coloured domestic LPG cylinders used by households for cooking.
As a result, residential consumers will continue to purchase domestic cooking gas at the existing rates. The government has limited the latest adjustment to the commercial segment, leaving household LPG prices unchanged.
Second Consecutive Month of Relief
This is the second consecutive reduction in commercial LPG cylinder prices. A similar price cut was announced in July 2026, offering some respite after a prolonged period of rising costs.
Commercial LPG rates had climbed significantly in previous months as international prices increased amid supply concerns triggered by geopolitical tensions involving Iran and the broader West Asia region. Those developments affected global energy markets and contributed to higher fuel costs in India.
The latest reduction reflects an improvement in pricing conditions and is expected to benefit sectors where fuel expenses account for a significant share of operating costs.
High-Level Government Review on West Asia Situation
The announcement of the revised LPG prices came shortly after Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired a high-level meeting in Parliament to review India’s preparedness in light of the evolving security situation in West Asia.
The meeting lasted for nearly two hours and included senior Cabinet ministers along with top government officials. Discussions focused on assessing the country’s readiness and evaluating possible implications of the ongoing regional conflict.
Among those present were Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman, Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri, Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal, Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval. The review highlighted the government’s continued monitoring of international developments that may influence India’s energy security and economic interests.