State-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs) have revised the retail selling prices of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders for the start of October, holding the price line completely unchanged on October 2, 2026following adjustments rolled out on the first of the month. While household consumers breathe a sigh of relief as 14.2 kg domestic cooking gas cylinder prices remain untouched nationwide, commercial establishments—including restaurants, caterers, hotels, and small tea stalls—face a cost escalation as the price of a 19 kg commercial gas cylinder surged by ₹62.50 in the national capital. The monthly revision reflects ongoing adjustments in international benchmarks and currency dynamics, establishing fresh price benchmarks across major metropolitan centers including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, and Patna.
Capital Rate Card: How Much Cooking Gas Costs in Delhi Today
In the national capital of New Delhi, the price divergence between commercial users and domestic households remains sharp:
Commercial LPG Cylinder Hike: The retail price of a 19 kg commercial blue cylinder in Delhi climbed by ₹62.50taking the cost to ₹2,810 per cylindercompared to ₹2,747.50 during the month of September.
Domestic Gas Price Untouched: Household kitchens in Delhi continue to procure their subsidized 14.2 kg domestic red cylinder at ₹942ensuring stable monthly kitchen budgets without immediate inflationary burden.
Metro Comparison: Commercial and Domestic Rates Across Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai
Pricing adjustments across other tier-one metros mirror the commercial increase, influenced by state-level value-added taxes (VAT) and localized freight differentials:
Mumbai Commercial & Domestic: In the financial capital of Mumbai, a 19 kg commercial cylinder trades at ₹2,764.50 (with minor localized variations at ₹2,763.50), while a 14.2 kg domestic refill is priced at ₹941.50.
Kolkata Price Tag: Consumers in Kolkata must shell out ₹2,954 (with select depots at ₹2,946.50) for a 19 kg commercial unit, whereas domestic households pay ₹968 per 14.2 kg cylinder.
Chennai Markets: In Chennai, commercial users incur an expenditure of ₹2,983 (with standard wholesale tags at ₹2,978.50) per 19 kg cylinder, while domestic refills cost ₹957.50.
High-Rate Regional Hubs: The commercial price burden runs noticeably higher in eastern and northern interior belts, with 19 kg cylinders priced at ₹2,898 in Bengaluru, ₹2,932.50 in Lucknow, and climbing to a steep ₹3,100.50 in Patna.
Complete City-Wise Breakdown: Domestic vs Commercial LPG Cylinder Prices
| City Name | Domestic Cylinder Rate (14.2 kg) | Commercial Cylinder Rate (19 kg) |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | ₹942.00 | ₹2,810.00 |
| mumbai | ₹941.50 | ₹2,763.50 |
| Kolkata | ₹968.00 | ₹2,946.50 |
| Bengaluru | ₹944.50 | ₹2,893.50 |
| Hyderabad | ₹994.00 | ₹3,058.50 |
| Chennai | ₹957.50 | ₹2,978.50 |
| Cuttack | ₹968.00 | ₹2,947.50 |
| Coimbatore | ₹959.00 | ₹3,002.50 |
| Ranchi | ₹1,010.50 | ₹2,988.00 |
OMC Monthly Pricing Cycle: How Fuel Retailers Determine LPG Rates
Under India’s deregulated fuel pricing architecture, state-run refiners—including Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)—routinely review and recalibrate cooking gas tariffs on the first day of every calendar month. These revisions factor in prevailing Saudi Aramco contract prices for propane and butane, global energy shipping premiums, and the USD-INR exchange rate, ensuring commercial cylinder prices dynamically track international trends while domestic cooking gas rates are buffered to safeguard retail household consumers.