Commercial liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder prices have increased again from June 1, adding to cost pressures on restaurants, hotels, catering services, and small businesses that rely heavily on cooking fuel. 

Oil marketing companies raised the price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder by ₹42 in Delhi, taking the retail selling price to ₹3,113.50. In Kolkata, the increase was steeper at ₹53.50 per cylinder, lifting the rate to ₹3,255.50. Prices of 5-kg Free Trade LPG (FTL) cylinders have also been increased by ₹11. Domestic LPG cylinder prices, however, remain unchanged. 

Commercial LPG costs nearly double since January 

The latest increase marks the latest in a series of upward revisions this year. In Delhi, a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder was priced at ₹1,691.50 in January. Since then, prices have risen consistently, including increases of ₹49 in February and ₹115 in March. 

The sharpest increase came in April when commercial LPG rates surged by ₹993 per cylinder. Prices remained elevated through May and have now moved higher again in June, resulting in an increase of more than 84% since the beginning of the year. 

Across major cities, commercial LPG prices remain elevated. A 19-kg cylinder is currently priced at ₹3,024.50 in Mumbai, ₹3,232 in Chennai, ₹3,294 in Hyderabad and ₹3,322 in Patna. 

West Asia conflict pushes up energy prices 

The increase in commercial LPG prices coincides with a fresh rally in global crude oil markets triggered by escalating conflict in West Asia. Brent crude futures climbed by 2% to reach $93 per barrel on Monday after renewed military tensions raised concerns about potential disruptions to oil shipments through key Gulf supply routes. 

Market participants are closely monitoring developments involving Iran and the broader Gulf region, which account for a significant share of global energy exports. Any threat to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for crude oil and LPG supplies, has historically led to sharp movements in energy prices. 

India imports a substantial portion of its crude oil and LPG requirements, making domestic fuel prices vulnerable to global supply disruptions. Analysts said sustained geopolitical tensions could keep energy markets volatile in the coming weeks. 

The LPG price revision also follows recent increases in compressed natural gas (CNG), petrol and diesel prices, adding to concerns over rising operating costs for businesses dependent on both transportation and cooking fuel.