Key points
- 19 kg commercial LPG cut by Rs 51.50 effective 1 September; domestic 14.2 kg unchanged.
- New 19 kg rates: Delhi Rs 1,580; Kolkata Rs 1,684; Mumbai Rs 1,531.50; Chennai Rs 1,738.
- Domestic prices steady since April 8: Delhi Rs 853; Mumbai Rs 852.50; Chennai Rs 868.50; Kolkata Rs 879.
- Series of recent cuts: August (-Rs 33.50), July (-Rs 58.50), June (-Rs 24); domestic unchanged.
– Policy backdrop: OMC compensation package and PMUY targeted subsidy bolster pricing stability.
New Delhi: Commercial LPG cylinder prices have been cut by about Rs 51.50 from today, 1 September, across major metros, while domestic 14.2 kg LPG rates remain unchanged, according to the latest monthly revision by oil marketing companies. The 19 kg commercial cylinder now costs Rs 1,580 in Delhi, down from Rs 1,631–1,631.50, with similar cuts reflected in Kolkata, Mumbai, and Chennai.
New city-wise commercial prices
- Delhi: The 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder is now priced at Rs 1,580, reflecting a reduction of about Rs 51–51.50 from August’s level near Rs 1,631–1,631.50, effective with today’s revision.
- Kolkata: The 19 kg cylinder is revised to Rs 1,684, down from Rs 1,734 in August, continuing a downward trend from Rs 1,769 in July and Rs 1,826 in June.
- Mumbai: The 19 kg cylinder is Rs 1,531.50, compared with Rs 1,582.50 in August, Rs 1,616 in July, and Rs 1,674.50 in June.
- Chennai: The 19 kg cylinder is Rs 1,738, down from Rs 1,789 in August, Rs 1,823.50 in July, and Rs 1,881 in June.
Domestic LPG status
Domestic 14.2 kg LPG prices remain unchanged for another month, with prevailing rates steady since April 8 across key cities. Current benchmarks: Delhi Rs 853, Mumbai Rs 852.50, Chennai Rs 868.50, and Kolkata Rs 879, as per Indian Oil’s posted data and media compilations.
Trend over recent months
Commercial LPG has seen consecutive monthly cuts through the summer: June (-Rs 24), July (-Rs 58.50), and August (-Rs 33.50), culminating in today’s roughly Rs 51.50 decrease, easing input costs for commercial users. Domestic LPG has been held steady through these months despite global price swings, indicating a policy preference for stability on household cooking gas.
What’s driving the revision
OMCs adjust cylinder prices monthly based on international LPG and crude markers, exchange rates, and domestic under-recovery dynamics; easing crude and LPG benchmarks have enabled the latest reduction. The Union Cabinet’s recent approval of a Rs 30,000-crore compensation for OMCs to offset domestic LPG under-recoveries, alongside a targeted PMUY subsidy of Rs 300 per 14.2 kg refill in FY26, has supported price stability for households.
Impact on consumers and businesses
Restaurants, hotels, cloud kitchens, and small businesses reliant on 19 kg commercial cylinders should see immediate relief in operating costs with the Rs 51.50 reduction. For households, unchanged domestic rates coupled with PMUY support continue to cushion budgets, with today’s update leaving the retail burden unchanged in major metros.
