On Thursday, Oct 1, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas hiked the price of a 19‑kg commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi to Rs 2,810, up Rs 62.50 from the previous Rs 2,747.50. The move follows a similar increase on Sept 24 that pushed the price to Rs 2,747.50. The hike marks the second consecutive rise in just one month.
The ministry cited a sharp rise in global crude oil prices and increased refinery costs as the main drivers behind the adjustment. It added that the government is closely monitoring the domestic market and will consider further revisions if input costs continue to climb. The decision was communicated via a press release on the official website.
Commercial buyers, such as restaurants and small manufacturers, will now shoulder an extra Rs 62.50 per cylinder, a burden that could ripple through the supply chain. Meanwhile, domestic rates remain at Rs 1,000, so households will not see a direct price jump on their home cylinders. This differential aims to protect consumer spending while addressing cost pressures on the industry.
For families in Delhi, the hike translates to an extra Rs 62.50 per month if they rely on commercial cylinders for cooking. A resident of Karol Bagh, Rajesh Kumar, said he will have to cut back on other essentials to offset the added cost. The price increase comes just weeks before the Diwali and Holi festivals, when demand for LPG spikes.
The ministry has announced that it will reassess commercial LPG prices on Nov 15, pending a review of international crude prices and domestic demand trends. An earlier meeting of the Petroleum Price Board will examine whether a further hike is warranted. Stakeholders are awaiting the board’s decision, which could shape the cost of cooking fuel for the next quarter.