LPG Cylinder: LPG cylinder becomes expensive on New Year, know how much the rates have increased

LPG Cylinder: The beginning of the new year has brought a shock of inflation for LPG consumers. The new rates of LPG cylinders have come into effect from January 1, 2026. In this, there has been a sharp increase in the prices of commercial LPG cylinders, while there has been no change in the prices of domestic LPG cylinders. From Delhi to Patna, the price of 19 kg commercial cylinder has increased by Rs 111, which will have a direct impact on hotels, restaurants and other businessmen.

New rates of commercial cylinders in metros
According to Indian Oil, a 19 kg commercial cylinder in Delhi will now be available for Rs 1691.50 instead of Rs 1580.50. Its price in Kolkata has increased from Rs 1684 to Rs 1795. In Mumbai the price of cylinder has increased from Rs 1531.50 to Rs 1642.50. At the same time, the price of commercial cylinder in Chennai has now become Rs 1849.50.

Domestic LPG cylinder prices stable
Domestic consumers are currently relieved as there has been no change in the price of 14.2 kg domestic cylinder. According to Indian Oil data, domestic cylinder is available for Rs 853 in Delhi, Rs 852.50 in Mumbai and Rs 890.50 in Lucknow. Its price in Patna is Rs 951, in Kargil Rs 985.5, in Pulwama Rs 969 and in Bageshwar Rs 890.5.

Commercial cylinder to remain cheaper in 2025
Last year i.e. in 2025, there was a significant decline in the prices of commercial LPG cylinders. In Delhi, a 19 kg cylinder was priced at Rs 1818.50 in January 2025, which came down to Rs 1580.50 by December 2025. This means that businessmen got great relief throughout the year. At the same time, a total increase of Rs 50 was recorded in the prices of domestic LPG cylinders in the entire year.

City wise and month wise changes
Between January 2025 and December 2025, commercial cylinder prices in big cities like Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Chennai decreased by an average of Rs 238 per cylinder. In the year 2025, a 19 kg LPG cylinder will become cheaper a total of 10 times. The highest cuts were seen in July (Rs 58.50), September (Rs 51.50) and April (more than Rs 41). However, there was also a slight increase of Rs 15.50 and Rs 6 in March and October respectively.