LPG Cylinder Price Hike: You may have heard news of a New Year’s gift, but as 2026 began, common people and businesses received a major blow from inflation. LPG cylinder prices have been increased from January 1, 2026. Oil marketing companies increased the prices of commercial LPG cylinders on the very first day of the new year. The impact of this decision is being felt across India, including all major cities.
LPG Cylinder Price Hike: Commercial LPG Cylinders become more expensive
Oil companies have increased the price of 19-kilogram commercial LPG cylinders by up to Rs 111 per cylinder. This increase could be a major problem for hotels, restaurants, roadside eateries, and small businesses. However, the good news is that there has been no change in the prices of 14-kilogram domestic gas cylinders.
LPG Price January 1, 2026: New rates effective from January 1, 2026
The new LPG cylinder prices came into effect with the new year. In Delhi, the 19 kg commercial cylinder, which previously cost Rs 1580.50, has now increased to Rs 1691.50. In Kolkata, the price has been increased from Rs 1684 to Rs 1795. In Mumbai, the commercial cylinder will now cost Rs 1642.50 instead of Rs 1531.50. In Chennai, the price has increased from Rs 1739.50 to Rs 1849.50.
Prices were reduced in December
It is worth noting that just one month before this, on December 1, 2025, the prices of commercial LPG cylinders were reduced. At that time, a reduction of Rs 10 was made in Delhi and Kolkata, while the cylinder became Rs 11 cheaper in Mumbai and Chennai. Businesses had received some relief at that time. Relief also came in November.
Not only in December, but commercial gas cylinder prices were also reduced in November 2025. On November 1, the price of a 19 kg cylinder in Delhi decreased from Rs 1595.50 to Rs 1590. In Kolkata, it decreased from Rs 1700.50 to Rs 1694, in Mumbai from Rs 1547 to Rs 1542, and in Chennai from Rs 1754.50 to Rs 1750.
While commercial gas cylinder prices have been fluctuating, the prices of domestic LPG cylinders have remained stable for quite some time. The prices of 14 kg domestic gas cylinders have not changed since April 2025.
LPG Gas Price Today: Domestic cylinder prices in major cities
Currently, a domestic gas cylinder is available for Rs 853 in Delhi. In Kolkata, its price is Rs 879. In Mumbai, a 14 kg cylinder is available for Rs 852, and in Chennai for Rs 868.
Partial Relief for common people
While the increase in commercial cylinder prices at the beginning of the new year will increase costs for businesses, the stable prices of domestic gas cylinders have provided some relief to ordinary consumers for now. Everyone is keeping a close eye on what changes will occur in prices in the coming months.
