As of July 29, 2026, the prices for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), and Piped Natural Gas (PNG) have remained stable across India's major cities for over a month. Despite this current stability, underlying concerns persist regarding fuel security, particularly in light of ongoing geopolitical tensions affecting global shipping routes.
India is actively pursuing a strategy to enhance its energy independence and mitigate supply risks. The nation plans to significantly diversify its LPG imports, aiming to source up to a quarter of its total liquefied petroleum gas requirements from the United States by 2027. This move is designed to reduce India's heavy reliance on Middle Eastern suppliers and ensure a more resilient energy supply chain.
Latest LPG, CNG, and PNG Prices (July 29, 2026)
Here are the updated fuel rates across key Indian cities:
14.2 kg Domestic LPG Cylinder Prices
- Delhi: ₹942
- Bengaluru: ₹944.50
- Hyderabad: ₹994
- Mumbai: ₹941.50
- Chennai: ₹957.50
- Kolkata: ₹968
- Jaipur: ₹945.50
- Noida: ₹939.50
- Gurugram: ₹950.50
- Chandigarh: ₹951.50
19 kg Commercial LPG Cylinder Prices
- Delhi: ₹2,930
- Bengaluru: ₹3,021
- Hyderabad: ₹3,191
- Mumbai: ₹2,885.50
- Chennai: ₹3,106
- Kolkata: ₹3,081.50
- Jaipur: ₹2,957.50
- Noida: ₹2,930
- Gurugram: ₹2,947.50
- Chandigarh: ₹2,954.50
CNG Prices per kg
- Delhi: ₹83.09
- Bengaluru: ₹97
- Hyderabad: ₹109
- Mumbai: ₹86
- Chennai: ₹97
- Kolkata: ₹99.50
- Jaipur: ₹96
- Noida: ₹91.70
- Gurugram: ₹88.12
- Chandigarh: ₹99.90
PNG Prices per SCM
- Delhi: ₹49.59
- Bengaluru: ₹53
- Hyderabad: ₹51
- Mumbai: ₹51.50
- Chennai: ₹50
- Kolkata: ₹50
- Jaipur: ₹49.50
- Noida: ₹49.45
- Gurugram: ₹48.40
- Chandigarh: ₹54.70
India's Energy Security Strategy
India, the world's third-largest oil importer and consumer, historically sourced approximately 90 percent of its 21.85 million metric tonnes of LPG imports from the Middle East in 2025. Imports constituted about 66 percent of the country's total LPG consumption. The strategic shift towards the United States is a direct response to vulnerabilities highlighted by previous supply disruptions.
Earlier this year, India experienced its most severe LPG shortage, primarily triggered by heightened conflict in the Iran region and the temporary closure of the Strait of Hormuz. These events severely impacted vessel crossings along critical shipping routes, leading to emergency government measures to divert petrochemical feedstocks to households for cooking fuel.
This initiative to diversify sourcing is also expected to bolster New Delhi's efforts to secure a broader trade deal with Washington, aligning economic and strategic interests. The reduced transit through vital waterways like the Bab el-Mandeb strait and sustained low traffic through the Strait of Hormuz underscore the ongoing need for robust and diversified energy supply routes for nations like India.