As of early Tuesday, the price of a 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder rose by an average of ₹993. In Delhi, it now costs ₹3,071.50, up from ₹2,078.50.

In Mumbai, the price increased from ₹2,031 to ₹3,024. Additionally, the market-priced 5 kg LPG cylinders saw a jump from ₹549 to ₹810.50.

Despite these increases in commercial rates, domestic LPG prices remain unchanged. Officials from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas stated that retail pump prices for petrol and diesel also hold steady.

The surge in LPG cylinder prices is attributed to sharply rising global crude oil prices—recently peaking at $126 per barrel—due to supply disruptions linked to tensions in West Asia.

Moreover, the price of bulk diesel has escalated from ₹137 per litre to over ₹149 per litre. This fuel price hike is likely to impact various sectors, especially hotels and restaurants relying on commercial LPG for their operations.

Union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi remarked on the situation: “Please check other parts of the world on how much prices have risen there. We could withhold to this extent.”

This significant increase in commercial LPG prices raises concerns for businesses already grappling with high operational costs due to inflation and supply chain challenges.

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