Commercial LPG Prices Rise Again; QSR & Hospitality Stocks Under Watch

Commercial LPG prices have been increased once more, putting pressure on companies in the hospitality and quick-service restaurant (QSR) sectors. Stocks such as Jubilant FoodWorks, Westlife Foodworld, and Indian Hotels Company are likely to remain in focus.

From April 1, the price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder has gone up sharply. In Delhi, the hike is ₹195.50, taking the price to ₹2,078.50, while in Kolkata, the increase is even higher at ₹218.

This marks the second hike within a month. In March, prices had already risen multiple times, with a cumulative increase of over ₹300 per cylinder. The recent surge is mainly driven by rising global oil prices, fueled by ongoing tensions in West Asia that have disrupted energy supply chains.

Commercial LPG is widely used by restaurants, hotels, caterers, and small businesses. As input costs rise, profit margins of hospitality-linked companies may come under pressure, which could reflect in their stock performance.

Oil marketing companies such as Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum, and Hindustan Petroleum revise LPG prices monthly based on international benchmarks and currency fluctuations.

Meanwhile, global crude oil prices remain elevated, hovering near $100 per barrel. According to projections by the US Energy Information Administration (EIA), prices may stay above $95 in the short term before gradually declining later in 2026.

Despite these changes, petrol and diesel prices in India have remained stable since last year’s ₹2 per litre cut.

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