With the latest revision, the price of a 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinder in Delhi may increase from Rs 853 to Rs 913. In Mumbai, the fare will increase from Rs 852.50 to Rs 912.50.In Kolkata, the price will increase from Rs 879 to Rs 930, while in Chennai it will increase from Rs 868.50 to Rs 928.50. The revised rates will take effect immediately.The increase also affects businesses as the price of a 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder increased by Rs 115 from the same date. According to ANI, the price of a commercial cylinder in Delhi will increase from Rs 1,768.50 to Rs 1,883. In Mumbai, it will increase from Rs 1,720.50 to Rs 1,835. In Kolkata, the price will increase from Rs 1,875.50 to Rs 1,990, while in Chennai it will increase from Rs 1,929 to Rs 2,043.50.The revision will mark the first major change in domestic LPG prices since April 2025, when the unsubsidized rate in Delhi was Rs 853. The latest increase is expected to affect both domestic consumers and commercial establishments, such as hotels and restaurants, which rely heavily on LPG for their daily operations.
Government says power supply remains comfortable
The price hike comes amid broader discussions about India’s energy supply situation, particularly as tensions in West Asia raise concerns about potential disruptions to global oil routes.Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri had earlier tried to reassure consumers about the country’s energy security.“Our priority is to ensure the availability of affordable and sustainable fuel for our citizens, and we are doing so comfortably. There is no power shortage in India and there is no cause for concern for our power consumers,” Puri said in a post on X.The Indian Oil Corporation also dismissed rumors circulating on social media about shortage of petrol and diesel as baseless. The company said India has adequate fuel reserves and supply and distribution networks are functioning normally.“India has sufficient fuel reserves and supply and distribution networks are functioning normally. IndianOil is committed to maintaining uninterrupted fuel supply across the country,” the company said in a statement on X.
India diversifies its energy sources
Government sources said India currently remains in a “very comfortable position” with respect to the supply of crude oil, petroleum products and LPG despite concerns related to the Strait of Hormuz.According to sources, the country has diversified its crude oil import basket in recent years and now sources energy from multiple geographies to reduce dependence on a single route. Russia, which accounted for just 0.2 percent of India’s crude imports in 2022, has emerged as a major supplier. In February, India imported around 20 per cent of its crude oil needs from Russia, or about 1.04 million barrels per day, sources told ANI.Officials also said LPG refiners have been ordered to increase production to maintain adequate supplies, while US imports have started arriving since January under a one-year contract signed by Indian public sector oil companies for around 2.2 million tonnes of LPG from the US Gulf Coast by 2026.