New Delhi – Domestic cooking gas prices for 14.2 kg LPG cylinders saw no change on June 7, 2026, maintaining the rates that have been in effect since an increase in early March. However, commercial LPG, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), and Piped Natural Gas (PNG) rates have been revised across various major Indian cities.
Latest Fuel Prices Across Major Cities
While the cost for a 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinder has held steady, commercial users and those relying on CNG and PNG for transport and cooking have experienced price adjustments.
Domestic LPG Cylinder Rates (14.2 kg) – June 7
- Delhi: ₹942
- Bengaluru: ₹915.50
- Hyderabad: ₹994
- Mumbai: ₹941.50
- Chennai: ₹957.50
- Kolkata: ₹968
The price of a 5-kg free-trade LPG cylinder increased by ₹11, reaching ₹821.50 per cylinder.
Commercial LPG Cylinder Rates (19 kg) – June 7
Commercial LPG cylinders saw a price hike on June 1, with Delhi experiencing a ₹42 increase and Kolkata a ₹53.50 rise. The latest rates are:
- Delhi: ₹3,113.50
- Bengaluru: ₹3,198
- Hyderabad: ₹3,367
- Mumbai: ₹3,067.50
- Chennai: ₹3,283
- Kolkata: ₹3,255.50
CNG Prices (per kg) – June 7
- Delhi: ₹83.09
- Bengaluru: ₹95
- Hyderabad: ₹97
- Mumbai: ₹86
- Chennai: ₹96
- Kolkata: ₹93.50
PNG Prices (per SCM) – June 5
- Delhi: ₹47.90
- Bengaluru: ₹52
- Hyderabad: ₹51
- Mumbai: ₹50
- Chennai: ₹50
- Kolkata: ₹50
Understanding India's Fuel Market Dynamics
The stability of domestic LPG prices contrasts with the volatility of commercial fuels, a reflection of India's energy policy and global market pressures.
Geopolitical Impact on Energy Supplies
Ongoing geopolitical tensions, particularly the conflict in West Asia, continue to influence global energy prices. India's significant reliance on imports—over 40 percent of its crude and 90 percent of its LPG—from West Asian countries like Saudi Arabia and Qatar makes it vulnerable to these international fluctuations. Despite these challenges, LPG supplies are being closely monitored, with no reported dry-outs at distributorships.
Government Intervention and Subsidies
While commercial LPG prices are market-linked and revised monthly based on international benchmarks, domestic LPG rates are administered to shield consumers from immediate global price swings. The government continues to offer subsidies under schemes such as the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), benefiting over 10 crore low-income families. Under PMUY, a domestic LPG cylinder, which typically costs ₹1,200 to supply, is available to beneficiaries at an effective cost of ₹613 after a ₹300 per-cylinder direct benefit transfer subsidy.
Financial Burden on State-Owned Retailers
This protection for domestic consumers comes at a substantial cost to state-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs). They reported an under-recovery of ₹41,338 crore on domestic LPG sales in 2024-25, with projections estimating this figure to rise to roughly ₹60,000 crore for 2025-26 due to increasing international prices.
As LPG remains a primary cooking fuel, CNG and PNG are emerging as more stable and economic alternatives for many. Consumers are encouraged to track city-wise price updates and policy changes to manage their household and transport fuel expenses effectively.