Domestic Cylinders Up ₹60, Commercial Up ₹114.5 from March 7 -Second Hike in Under a Year


ndia has revised LPG cylinder prices effective Saturday, March 7, with domestic 14.2 kg cylinders rising by ₹60 and commercial 19 kg cylinders by ₹114.5. Industry officials attribute the hike to sharply rising global energy prices triggered by the ongoing military conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran in West Asia.
This marks the second price revision in under a year, following a ₹50 increase in April 2025.
New Rates for 14.2 kg Domestic Cylinders:
| City | New Price |
|---|---|
| Delhi | ₹913 |
| Mumbai | ₹912.50 |
| Kolkata | ₹939 |
| Chennai | ₹928.50 |
Commercial LPG in Delhi now stands at ₹1,883 per 19 kg cylinder -the second commercial hike this month alone, following a ₹28 increase on March 1.
Notably, over 10 crore Ujjwala Yojana beneficiaries will continue receiving a ₹300 subsidy per cylinder for up to 12 annual refills, offering relief to India’s most economically vulnerable households.
Petrol and diesel prices remain unchanged nationwide despite rising crude oil rates.
[…] Crude oil is the clearest channel. A weaker rupee raises the local-currency cost of every dollar-priced barrel, even if the international oil price is unchanged. If oil and the dollar rise together, the effect on refiners’ costs is larger. The eventual impact on petrol, diesel, aviation fuel and transport prices depends on pricing decisions and taxes. News Trust India previously explained how the West Asia conflict was raising pressure on India’s domestic LPG prices. […]