Mumbai, April 1: Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have announced a price revision for 19 kg commercial Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders, effective April 1. Prices have seen an upward adjustment across major Indian metros and tier-2 cities, marking a significant start to the new financial year for the hospitality and catering sectors. According to data from the Good Returns website, the price of a commercial cylinder in the national capital has risen to INR 2,078.50, reflecting the volatility in international fuel benchmarks and import costs.

Metropolitan Price Breakdown of  19 Kg Commercial LPG Cylinder

The price hike varies across the four major metros due to differing local taxes and logistics costs. In Kolkata, the commercial cylinder now costs INR 2,208.50, maintaining its position as one of the more expensive markets among the metros. LPG Prices Hiked: Commercial Cylinders Get Costlier Across Cities From April 1, 5 Kg FTL Up by INR 51, No Change in Domestic Cooking Gas Rates.

In Mumbai, the price has been adjusted to INR 2,0311,778.00, while in Chennai, businesses will now pay INR 2,246.50 per 19 kg unit. These monthly revisions by state-run OMCs like Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Bharat Petroleum (BPCL), and Hindustan Petroleum (HPCL) are standard practice to align domestic rates with global energy trends.

Rates in Tech Hubs and Northern Cities

Significant increases were also recorded in southern tech corridors and northern industrial belts. In Bengaluru, the rate stands at INR 2,161, while Hyderabad saw prices reach INR 2,320.50. In the North, Lucknow reported a new price of INR 2,201. In the National Capital Region (NCR), prices in Noida (INR 2,078.50), Ghaziabad (INR 2,078.50) and Gurugram (INR 2,096.50) remain closely aligned with Delhi rates.

Regional Pricing Across Western and Northern India

In Rajasthan, the commercial hubs of Jaipur and Jodhpur saw rates settle at IN 2,106 and INR 2,117.50, respectively. Further west, in Ahmedabad, the 19 kg cylinder is now priced at INR 2,098, while Pune reported a rate of INR 2,091. In Srinagar, prices remain among the highest in the country due to the high cost of transportation through mountainous terrain, with the latest rate reaching INR 2,385. PNG vs LPG Price 2026: Which Cooking Gas Is Cheaper for Your Home?

Impact on the Hospitality Sector

The hike is expected to put additional pressure on the operational costs of restaurants, hotels, and small-scale food vendors. While domestic LPG prices (14.2 kg cylinders) remain unchanged under government subsidies, the commercial segment serves as a direct indicator of market-linked fuel inflation. Industry experts suggest that if global crude and natural gas prices continue their current trajectory, businesses may eventually pass on these costs to consumers through revised menu prices.

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