Fuel consumers in India saw largely stable prices for domestic Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), and Piped Natural Gas (PNG) on August 6. However, commercial LPG cylinders experienced a significant reduction of ₹192 per 19-kg unit, offering relief to businesses like hotels and restaurants.
Domestic LPG Rates Unchanged
For over a month, the prices for 14.2-kg domestic LPG cylinders have held steady across major Indian metropolitan areas. Despite this stability, Indian Oil Corporation Chairman AS Sahney indicated a substantial under-recovery of ₹503 on each domestic cylinder, suggesting current rates are below the actual cost.
- Delhi: ₹942
- Mumbai: ₹941.50
- Chennai: ₹957.50
- Bengaluru: ₹944.50
- Hyderabad: ₹994
- Kolkata: ₹968
- Jaipur: ₹945.50
- Noida: ₹939.50
- Gurugram: ₹950.50
- Chandigarh: ₹951.50
Commercial LPG Sees Price Cut
In a notable adjustment over the weekend, commercial LPG cylinder prices were reduced by ₹192 per 19-kg cylinder. This change impacts establishments that rely on larger cylinders for their operations.
- Delhi: ₹2,738
- Mumbai: ₹2,691.50
- Chennai: ₹2,906
- Bengaluru: ₹2,821
- Hyderabad: ₹2,985
- Kolkata: ₹2,872.50
- Jaipur: ₹2,765.50
- Noida: ₹2,738
- Gurugram: ₹2,755
- Chandigarh: ₹2,760
CNG and PNG Prices Hold Steady
Rates for CNG (per kilogram) and PNG (per standard cubic meter, SCM) also remained unchanged on August 6 across key cities, maintaining the stability seen in recent weeks.
Current CNG Prices (per kg):
- Delhi: ₹83.09
- Mumbai: ₹86
- Chennai: ₹97
- Bengaluru: ₹97
- Hyderabad: ₹109
- Kolkata: ₹99.50
- Jaipur: ₹96.50
- Noida: ₹91.70
- Gurugram: ₹88.12
- Chandigarh: ₹99.90
Current PNG Prices (per SCM):
- Delhi: ₹49.59
- Mumbai: ₹51.50
- Chennai: ₹50
- Bengaluru: ₹53
- Hyderabad: ₹51
- Kolkata: ₹50
- Jaipur: ₹49.50
- Noida: ₹49.45
- Gurugram: ₹48.40
- Chandigarh: ₹54.70
Geopolitical Tensions and India's Import Strategy
The consistent fuel pricing in India occurs against a backdrop of ongoing geopolitical complexities, particularly tensions between the United States and Iran. These uncertainties are influencing India's long-term energy strategy.
India, the world's third-largest oil importer and consumer, plans to diversify its LPG import sources. By 2027, the nation aims to procure up to a quarter of its liquefied petroleum gas imports from the United States. This move is intended to reduce India's heavy reliance on Middle Eastern suppliers—which accounted for approximately 90 percent of its 21.85 million metric tonnes of LPG imports in 2025—and mitigate risks of supply disruptions. The strategy is also expected to bolster efforts towards a broader trade deal with Washington.
Shifting Market Trends and Consumption
Recent data indicates a shift in India's fuel consumption patterns. LPG sales have reportedly fallen by 17.4 percent to 2.37 million tonnes. Industry officials largely attribute this decline to consumers migrating towards piped natural gas (PNG), especially in the wake of the West Asia crisis. While consumption restrictions in sectors like hotels and restaurants were lifted last month, overall LPG consumption in July remained lower year-on-year.
Imports currently fulfill about 66 percent of India's total LPG consumption. Earlier this year, the government took steps to divert petrochemical feedstocks from industrial use to households for LPG cooking fuel, aiming to manage domestic supply.