Cooking Gas Becomes Costlier as LPG Cylinder Prices Jump ₹60

Domestic cooking gas prices in India have increased in March 2026, with the price of a standard 14.2-kg LPG cylinder rising by ₹60. The latest revision has pushed the price in New Delhi to ₹913, compared with ₹853 in the previous month.

The increase reflects ongoing volatility in global energy markets and disruptions in international shipping routes. Officials, however, have clarified that there is no shortage of LPG supplies across the country and that adequate arrangements are in place to meet consumer demand.

Prices of LPG cylinders vary across cities due to transportation costs and local taxes. Among major metropolitan cities, Kolkata currently records the highest price at ₹939 per cylinder. Chennai follows at ₹928.50, while Mumbai stands at ₹912.50 and New Delhi at ₹913.

In several other cities, prices remain similar with minor regional variations. Bengaluru’s LPG cylinder is priced at ₹915.50, Hyderabad at ₹965, and Lucknow at ₹950.50. Patna currently has the highest price among the listed cities at ₹1002.50 per cylinder.

According to officials, LPG prices in India are influenced by global crude oil prices, transportation costs, government policies, and subsidy structures. Over the past year, prices have gradually increased due to shifts in international energy markets and geopolitical tensions affecting supply routes.

Authorities have also addressed public concerns regarding LPG availability. Officials from the Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry stated that there has been no “dry-out” situation reported anywhere in the country. The recent spike in bookings is largely driven by precautionary buying by consumers amid fears of supply disruptions.

Global attention has recently focused on developments around the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial maritime route for oil shipments. The closure of the route for commercial shipping has raised concerns about energy logistics worldwide.

Despite the situation, India has diversified its crude oil import sources and supply routes. Officials say around 70 percent of crude imports are now arriving through alternative routes, compared to around 55 percent earlier.

India currently consumes about 5.5 million barrels of crude oil per day and sources crude from nearly 40 countries, significantly more than the 27 suppliers it relied on two decades ago. This diversification strategy has strengthened the country’s energy security and reduced dependence on a single supply corridor.

Refineries across the country are operating at high capacity levels, with some facilities exceeding 100 percent utilisation. This has helped ensure stable production of petroleum products and LPG.

As a precautionary measure during the ongoing global energy uncertainty, the Environment Ministry has suggested temporary use of alternative fuels such as biomass, kerosene and coal to reduce pressure on LPG demand.

Officials say these steps are aimed at maintaining energy stability while ensuring that essential sectors such as hospitals and educational institutions continue to receive uninterrupted fuel supplies.

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