LPG cylinder prices hiked in India amid West Asia conflict; check latest rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata

Domestic LPG prices were increased by ₹60 and commercial cylinder rates by ₹114.5 from Saturday (March 7), as global energy costs continue to surge amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia.

The revision marks the second hike in less than a year. Industry officials told Press Trust of India (PTI) that the increase follows a sharp rise in global energy prices since the military conflict involving the United States and Israel against Iran intensified in West Asia.

LPG gas price hike: New rates in major cities

Following the latest revision, non-subsidised LPG used by regular household consumers—excluding beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana—will now cost ₹913 for a 14.2 kg cylinder in Delhi. The price earlier stood at ₹853, according to the website of Indian Oil Corporation.

This is the second increase in about 11 months. The previous hike came in April last year, when prices were raised by ₹50.

Rates vary across states depending on local sales tax or Value Added Tax (VAT). Here are the revised prices for a 14.2 kg LPG cylinder in major metro cities:

Beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana—more than 10 crore low-income households that received free LPG connections after the scheme was launched in 2016—will continue to receive a subsidy of ₹300 per 14.2 kg cylinder for up to 12 refills annually.

Commercial LPG prices

The price of commercial LPG used by businesses such as hotels and restaurants has also been raised by ₹114.5 for a 19 kg cylinder.

With the latest revision, the cost of a commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi has increased to ₹1,883. This follows another hike of ₹28 per 19 kg cylinder that took effect on March 1.

Petrol and diesel prices remain unchanged

Meanwhile, petrol and diesel prices remained unchanged in major cities across India on Saturday, even as global crude oil prices surged amid the escalating tensions in West Asia.

Here are the latest fuel prices in major cities: