On June 6, 2026, fuel prices across India continue to reflect a complex interplay of international benchmarks, geopolitical tensions, and government policies. While domestic Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) rates have been held steady, commercial LPG cylinders experienced a price hike at the start of the month. Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Piped Natural Gas (PNG) rates also show city-specific variations.
Commercial LPG Sees Price Hike, Domestic Rates Stable
Effective June 1, the price of a commercial 19-kg LPG cylinder increased by ₹42 in Delhi, reaching ₹3,113.50. Kolkata saw a similar rise of ₹53.50, bringing its price to ₹3,255.50. Additionally, the cost of a 5-kg free-trade LPG cylinder climbed by ₹11, now priced at ₹821.50.
In contrast, domestic 14.2-kg LPG cylinder rates have remained unchanged since early March, maintaining a price of ₹913 in Delhi. Other major cities also show stable domestic rates:
- Delhi: ₹913
- Bengaluru: ₹915.50
- Hyderabad: ₹965
- Mumbai: ₹912.50
- Chennai: ₹928.50
- Kolkata: ₹939
Current Commercial LPG Cylinder Prices (19kg)
Commercial LPG prices, which are market-linked and revised monthly based on international benchmarks, are as follows:
- Delhi: ₹3,113.50
- Bengaluru: ₹3,198
- Hyderabad: ₹3,367
- Mumbai: ₹3,067.50
- Chennai: ₹3,283
- Kolkata: ₹3,255.50
CNG and PNG Rates Across Major Cities
CNG and PNG are increasingly viewed as more economical and stable alternatives to traditional fuels. Here are the latest prices per kg for CNG and per SCM (Standard Cubic Meter) for PNG:
CNG Prices (per kg)
- Delhi: ₹83.09
- Bengaluru: ₹95
- Hyderabad: ₹97
- Mumbai: ₹86
- Chennai: ₹95
- Kolkata: ₹93.50
PNG Prices (per SCM)
- Delhi: ₹47.90
- Bengaluru: ₹52
- Hyderabad: ₹51
- Mumbai: ₹50
- Chennai: ₹50
- Kolkata: ₹50
Impact of Global Factors and Government Subsidies
The ongoing conflict in West Asia continues to influence global energy markets, directly affecting fuel prices in India. India relies heavily on imports, sourcing over 40% of its crude and 90% of its LPG from West Asian countries like Saudi Arabia and Qatar. While no supply disruptions have been reported, monitoring of LPG supplies remains vigilant.
State-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs) face significant under-recoveries due to insulating domestic consumers from global price volatility. In 2024-25, these under-recoveries on domestic LPG sales amounted to ₹41,338 crore, with projections rising to roughly ₹60,000 crore for 2025-26, according to the oil ministry.
To mitigate the impact on vulnerable households, the government continues to provide subsidies under schemes such as the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY). Under PMUY, over 10 crore low-income families receive gas connections, with beneficiaries paying an effective ₹613 for a domestic cylinder after a ₹300 per-cylinder direct benefit transfer subsidy.
Consumers are encouraged to track city-specific price updates and policy changes to manage their household and transport fuel expenses effectively.