The cheapest LPG in the world is in India……. Government gave clarification amid rising prices of LPG

Knews Desk- Domestic LPG (LPG) consumers have once again been hit by inflation. The central government has increased the price of 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinder by Rs 29. The new rates have come into effect from June 7, 2026. After this, the price of domestic gas cylinder in Delhi has increased from Rs 913 to Rs 942. This is the second time in the last three months that LPG prices have been increased.

The government says that due to geopolitical tension and supply disruption in West Asia, there has been a huge increase in the prices of LPG in the international market. Saudi contract price (Saudi CP), considered the global benchmark for LPG, has increased by about 46 percent since February. Due to this, cost pressure on oil marketing companies has increased.

However, the government has claimed that despite the increase in prices, domestic LPG in India is among the cheapest cooking fuels in the world. According to the government, the price of LPG in India is lower than neighboring countries like Pakistan, Nepal, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka. At the same time, Indian consumers are buying gas at much lower prices compared to developed countries like America, Canada and Australia.

Relief to the beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) will continue. Under the scheme, subsidy of Rs 300 per cylinder will continue to be available on the first four refills. In such a situation, Ujjwala beneficiaries will effectively have to pay only Rs 642 per cylinder.

The government also said that despite the rise in international prices, there is no shortage of LPG and other petroleum products in the country. Steps like increasing domestic production, importing from alternative countries and strengthening the supply chain have been taken so that consumers continue to get uninterrupted supplies. The Center says that instead of passing the entire burden on consumers, the government and oil companies are bearing a major part of the cost. For this reason, domestic LPG prices remain quite controlled compared to the international market.