Oil marketing companies (OMCs) reduced the price of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders by Rs 183.5 effective Wednesday, July 1, 2026, providing much-needed respite to hotels, restaurants, caterers and other sectors following months of sharp price increases spurred by the volatility of the global energy market due to the West Asia crisis.
However, the cost of domestic cooking gas cylinders has not changed, offering no relief to household consumers.
First reduction this year
As part of the monthly fuel price revisions enacted by OMCs, the revised rates came into effect on Tuesday. Commercial LPG cylinder prices have decreased for the first time this year, reversing a string of hikes that had raised operational expenses for businesses that rely on the fuel.
The earlier rises were primarily linked to higher international LPG costs due to supply issues driven by geopolitical tensions in West Asia, especially the crisis with Iran, according to industry sources.
Price variations across cities
The price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi dropped by Rs 183.5, from Rs 3,113.5 in June to Rs 2,930. Not every city witnessed the same decrease; prices for commercial cylinders decreased by Rs 183.50 in Delhi and Lucknow, Rs 174 in Kolkata, Rs 181.5 in Chandigarh, and Rs 173 in Patna.
After the revision, a 19-kg commercial cylinder now costs Rs 3,081.5 in Kolkata, Rs 2,954.5 in Chandigarh, and Rs 3,227 in Patna. In Delhi, the new price is Rs 2,930.
Benefit to hospitality and food sectors
Restaurants, hotels, bakeries, cloud kitchens, roadside eateries, caterers and other industries that use several commercial LPG cylinders each month are expected to gain advantages from the price reduction. The hospitality and food services industries, which have recently seen an increase in operating costs, may benefit from lower fuel prices, according to trade analysts.
No change for domestic consumers
LPG customers will continue to pay the same prices as last month, while commercial consumers have benefited from a substantial price reduction. The standard 14.2-kg domestic LPG cylinder is still priced at Rs 942 in Delhi, Rs 968 in Kolkata, Rs 941.5 in Mumbai, and Rs 957.5 in Chennai.
Domestic LPG prices are revised on the first day of each month, but they are less frequent than those for commercial cylinders as they are impacted by both government policy and foreign fuel costs.
