Amid escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia, domestic cooking gas and commercial LPG cylinder prices have been raised with effect from March 7.

Oil marketing companies have increased the price of a 14.2-kg domestic LPG cylinder by ₹60 and a 19-kg commercial cylinder by ₹115, according to data on the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) website.

The price of a non-subsidised domestic LPG cylinder in Delhi has risen to ₹913 from ₹853 earlier. This marks the second increase in household cooking gas prices in 11 months; the previous hike came in April 2025, when prices were raised by ₹50.

Commercial LPG rates, however, have seen more frequent monthly revisions, including two consecutive increases in early 2026.

Prices have also moved up across major metros. In Mumbai, a domestic cylinder now costs ₹912.50, up from ₹852.50 earlier. In Kolkata, the price has increased to ₹930 from ₹879, while in Chennai it has risen to ₹928.50 from ₹868.50.

Why were LPG prices hiked?

The hike comes as global energy prices surged following the outbreak of military conflict in West Asia, raising concerns about potential supply disruptions. These concerns have been amplified by risks surrounding the Strait of Hormuz—a critical maritime corridor through which a significant share of India’s LPG imports is transported.

For businesses, the increase is steeper. The price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi has been raised to ₹1,883 from ₹1,768.50. In Mumbai, the rate has increased to ₹1,835 from ₹1,720.50, while in Kolkata and Chennai prices have climbed to ₹1,990 and ₹2,043.50, respectively.

Despite the latest revision, industry officials said LPG prices in India remain among the lowest compared with several neighbouring countries.

PMUY beneficiaries to continue receiving subsidy

Beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana—the flagship welfare scheme aimed at providing LPG connections to women from rural and economically weaker households—will continue to receive a subsidy of ₹300 per 14.2-kg cylinder for up to 12 refills annually.

For the financial year 2025–26, the government has approved the continuation of the targeted subsidy of ₹300 per 14.2-kg cylinder for up to nine refills per year for PMUY consumers, with an approved expenditure of ₹12,000 crore.

Refineries asked to ramp up LPG production

Recently, Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri assured consumers that the country has adequate fuel reserves and that there is no immediate risk of supply shortages. The government has also invoked provisions under the Essential Commodities Act, directing refiners to maximise LPG output and supply it to public sector oil marketing companies to ensure sufficient domestic availability.

According to the minister, India currently has fuel reserves sufficient for around 25 days, and authorities are closely monitoring the situation to maintain stable supplies.

Earlier this week, the government directed refineries to increase production to ensure steady availability nationwide. Notably, LPG imports from the US have been underway since January 2026. Indian public sector oil companies signed a one-year contract in November 2025 to import about 2.2 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of LPG from the US Gulf Coast for the 2026 contract year.