Household consumers and vehicle owners in major Indian cities are seeing largely stable prices for domestic LPG, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), and Piped Natural Gas (PNG) on October 7. This stability provides some respite amidst ongoing global energy market volatility and elevated costs.
Domestic LPG Cylinder Prices Hold Steady
The price for a 14.2-kg domestic LPG cylinder has remained unchanged in key metropolitan areas. Consumers can expect the following rates:
- Delhi: ₹942
- Mumbai: ₹941.50
- Kolkata: ₹968
- Chennai: ₹957.50
- Bengaluru: ₹944.50
- Hyderabad: ₹994
- Jaipur: ₹945.50
- Noida: ₹939.50
- Gurugram: ₹950.50
- Chandigarh: ₹951.50
Commercial LPG Rates See October Hike
In contrast to domestic rates, commercial LPG cylinders (19 kg) continue to reflect the price adjustments announced at the beginning of October. Current commercial rates include:
- Delhi: ₹2,810
- Mumbai: ₹2,764.50
- Kolkata: ₹2,954
- Chennai: ₹2,983
- Bengaluru: ₹2,898
- Hyderabad: ₹3,065
- Jaipur: ₹2,839
- Noida: ₹2,810
- Gurugram: ₹2,828
- Chandigarh: ₹2,833
CNG Prices Vary by City, Uttar Pradesh Sees Rise
CNG prices show city-specific variations, influenced by local taxes, distribution expenses, and decisions by city gas distributors. Notably, some parts of Uttar Pradesh recently experienced a price hike of up to ₹3.25 per kg. This increase was attributed to rising input gas costs, higher spot LNG prices, and currency fluctuations, underscoring the impact of international procurement costs on retail prices.
Current CNG prices in major cities are:
- Delhi: ₹86.98 per kg
- Mumbai: ₹88 per kg
- Kolkata: ₹93.50 per kg
- Chennai: ₹99.50 per kg
- Bengaluru: ₹98 per kg
- Hyderabad: ₹112 per kg
- Jaipur: ₹99.50 per kg
- Noida: ₹95.59 per kg
- Gurugram: ₹92.01 per kg
- Chandigarh: ₹93.80 per kg
PNG Prices Also Show City-Specific Differences
Piped Natural Gas (PNG) rates for domestic use also vary across different cities:
- Delhi: ₹49.59 per standard cubic metre (SCM)
- Mumbai: ₹52 per SCM
- Kolkata: ₹50 per SCM
- Chennai: ₹52 per SCM
- Bengaluru: ₹53 per SCM
- Hyderabad: ₹56 per SCM
- Jaipur: ₹51.50 per SCM
- Noida: ₹49.46 per SCM
- Gurugram: ₹48.40 per SCM
- Chandigarh: ₹57.48 per SCM
Consumers are advised to verify the latest applicable rates in their specific locations before making purchases or refuelling.