Indian households and transportation users continue to monitor fuel prices closely, as global energy supply challenges and geopolitical tensions in West Asia impact the rates of LPG, CNG, and PNG. While LPG remains a primary cooking fuel, CNG and PNG are increasingly becoming stable and economically viable alternatives across the country.
India's reliance on West Asian countries for over 40% of its crude oil and 90% of its LPG imports means that geopolitical events in regions like Saudi Arabia and Qatar have a direct bearing on domestic fuel costs. Despite these global pressures, no dry-outs have been reported at distributorships, though supplies remain under close observation.
Domestic LPG Cylinder Prices (14.2 kg)
As last updated on March 21, 2026, the prices for a 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinder in major Indian cities were:
- Delhi: ₹913
- Bengaluru: ₹915.50
- Hyderabad: ₹965
- Mumbai: ₹912.50
- Chennai: ₹928.50
- Kolkata: ₹939
Commercial LPG Cylinder Prices (19 kg)
For commercial users, the 19 kg LPG cylinder rates as of March 21, 2026, were:
- Delhi: ₹3,071.50
- Bengaluru: ₹3,152
- Hyderabad: ₹3,315
- Mumbai: ₹3,024
- Chennai: ₹3,237
- Kolkata: ₹3,202
CNG and PNG Rates Across Major Cities
CNG and PNG offer alternatives for cooking and transport. Here are their rates as last recorded on March 21, 2026:
CNG Prices
- Delhi: ₹77.09
- Bengaluru: ₹90
- Hyderabad: ₹91.50
- Mumbai: ₹81
- Chennai: ₹91.50
- Kolkata: ₹93.50
PNG Prices (per SCM)
- Delhi: ₹47.90
- Bengaluru: ₹52
- Hyderabad: ₹51
- Mumbai: ₹50
- Chennai: ₹50
- Kolkata: ₹50
Government Subsidies and Eligibility
The government continues to implement schemes like the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) to alleviate the financial burden on eligible households. This initiative has provided gas connections to over 10 crore low-income families, helping to reduce their effective fuel costs.
However, oil marketing companies have indicated that cooking gas subsidies may be discontinued for households where the annual income of any family member or the consumer exceeds ₹10 lakh. Currently, LPG consumers outside the income tax bracket, with Aadhaar cards linked to their bank accounts, receive a subsidy of ₹24.50 per cylinder delivery.
Consumers are encouraged to regularly track city-wise price updates and policy changes to manage their household and transportation fuel expenses effectively.