Domestic fuel consumers in India are closely monitoring the latest prices for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), and Piped Natural Gas (PNG) as of September 13. These rates are significantly influenced by ongoing volatility in global crude oil markets, exacerbated by escalating conflicts in West Asia.
Latest LPG Cylinder Prices (September 13)
The cost of a 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinder varies across major Indian cities:
- Delhi: ₹942
- Mumbai: ₹941.50
- Kolkata: ₹968
- Bengaluru: ₹944.50
- Hyderabad: ₹994
- Chennai: ₹957.50
- Jaipur: ₹945.50
- Noida: ₹939.50
- Gurugram: ₹950.50
- Chandigarh: ₹951.50
For commercial (19 kg) LPG cylinders, the rates are higher:
- Delhi: ₹2,747.50
- Mumbai: ₹2,701
- Kolkata: ₹2,884
- Bengaluru: ₹2,831
- Hyderabad: ₹2,996
- Chennai: ₹2,916.50
- Jaipur: ₹2,776
- Noida: ₹2,747.50
- Gurugram: ₹2,764.50
- Chandigarh: ₹2,769.50
Current CNG Prices Across Major Cities
CNG prices per kg also show variation today, September 13:
- Delhi: ₹86.98
- Mumbai: ₹88
- Kolkata: ₹93.50
- Bengaluru: ₹97
- Hyderabad: ₹112
- Chennai: ₹97.50
- Jaipur: ₹97.50
- Noida: ₹95.59
- Gurugram: ₹92.01
- Chandigarh: ₹99.90
PNG Rates per Standard Cubic Metre (SCM)
Piped Natural Gas (PNG) rates for September 13 are as follows:
- Delhi: ₹49.59
- Mumbai: ₹51.50
- Kolkata: ₹50
- Bengaluru: ₹53
- Hyderabad: ₹51
- Chennai: ₹50
- Jaipur: ₹49.50
- Noida: ₹49.45
- Gurugram: ₹48.40
- Chandigarh: ₹54.70
Global Crude Oil Volatility and Geopolitical Impact
The current instability in domestic fuel prices is directly linked to the fluctuating global crude oil market. Brent crude was reported at $104.6 per barrel, experiencing a more than 3% fall in the previous trading session. However, prices remain volatile due to an escalation of conflict in West Asia, which has heightened fears of supply disruptions and a prolonged war.
Recent developments include Saudi Arabia shutting down a major pipeline after drone attacks, attributed by the Saudi Foreign Ministry to drones originating in Iraq. Additionally, Iran-backed Houthis reportedly captured Perim Island, a strategic location in the Bab-al-Mandab Strait, further fueling supply concerns.
The Saudi Ministry of Energy called the pipeline shutdown "a precautionary measure," while the Saudi Foreign Ministry stated the kingdom would not respond to the assault immediately, giving the Iraqi government "an opportunity to take the necessary measures."
The Iraqi government has condemned the attack and launched an investigation. The US administration has reportedly offered intelligence and targeting support to Saudi Arabia, though direct military attacks against Houthis are not currently planned.
Government Initiatives to Diversify Energy Sources
In response to rising subsidy expenditures and supply uncertainties, the Indian government is actively pursuing strategies to diversify its energy sources. An incentive scheme was approved on September 1, 2026, aimed at encouraging city gas distributors to expand domestic PNG connections. States and Union Territories have been urged to provide administrative support to accelerate the transition from LPG to piped gas.
Concurrently, India is increasing its reliance on the United States for LPG and LNG supplies, a move intended to mitigate the impact of disruptions originating from the West Asia region.