Consumers and businesses across India are seeing varied trends in fuel prices this July. While the cost of domestic LPG cylinders, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), and Piped Natural Gas (PNG) remains stable, commercial LPG cylinders have become significantly cheaper, effective July 1, 2026.
Commercial LPG Prices See Significant Drop
Businesses utilizing 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders will benefit from a notable price reduction this month. Indian Oil announced cuts ranging from ₹173 to ₹183.50 across various cities. This marks the first price decrease for commercial LPG in 2026 and comes as supply chains normalize following disruptions linked to the West Asia conflict.
Here are the commercial (19kg) LPG cylinder rates on July 7, 2026, in major Indian cities:
- Delhi: ₹2,930
- Mumbai: ₹2,885.50
- Bengaluru: ₹3,021
- Hyderabad: ₹3,191
- Chennai: ₹3,106
- Kolkata: ₹3,081.50
- Jaipur: ₹2,957.50
- Noida: ₹2,930
- Gurugram: ₹2,947.50
- Chandigarh: ₹2,954.50
Domestic LPG, CNG, and PNG Rates Unchanged
In contrast to the commercial segment, the prices for 14.2-kg domestic LPG cylinders, CNG, and PNG have been maintained at their May 2026 levels and will remain unchanged for July. The government has affirmed that domestic supplies for these essential fuels are being fully sustained nationwide.
Current rates for 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinders on July 7, 2026:
- Delhi: ₹942
- Mumbai: ₹941.50
- Bengaluru: ₹944.50
- Hyderabad: ₹994
- Chennai: ₹957.50
- Kolkata: ₹968
- Jaipur: ₹945.50
- Noida: ₹939.50
- Gurugram: ₹950.50
- Chandigarh: ₹951.50
CNG prices across major cities on July 7, 2026:
- Delhi: ₹83.09/kg
- Mumbai: ₹86/kg
- Bengaluru: ₹97/kg
- Hyderabad: ₹109/kg
- Chennai: ₹97/kg
- Kolkata: ₹93.50/kg
- Jaipur: ₹96/kg
- Noida: ₹91.70/kg
- Gurugram: ₹88.12/kg
- Chandigarh: ₹98.75/kg
PNG prices across major cities on July 7, 2026 (per SCM):
- Delhi: ₹49.59
- Mumbai: ₹51.50
- Bengaluru: ₹53
- Hyderabad: ₹51
- Chennai: ₹50
- Kolkata: ₹50
- Jaipur: ₹49.50
- Noida: ₹49.45
- Gurugram: ₹48.40
- Chandigarh: ₹54.70
Broader Fuel Market Context and Supply Dynamics
Despite the recent easing of commercial LPG prices, India's overall LPG consumption faced challenges in the first half of 2026. Provisional data from the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell indicates an 8% year-on-year fall, with consumption around 14.74 million tonnes compared to 15.95 million tonnes a year prior. This decline is primarily attributed to supply constraints caused by disruptions to imports through the Strait of Hormuz, rather than a drop in demand.
Between March and June 2026, the United States emerged as India's leading supplier of LPG, adapting to the shifting global supply landscape. Separately, Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices were also reduced by ₹5 per litre, bringing the Delhi rate to ₹110 per litre, offering some relief to airlines.