Consumers across India saw updated prices for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), and Piped Natural Gas (PNG) on August 21, 2026. The latest rates come as the government intensifies efforts to secure energy supplies and reduce dependence on imported cooking gas, particularly in light of global disruptions.
Domestic 14.2 kg LPG Cylinder Prices (August 21)
The cost of a standard 14.2 kg LPG cylinder in major Indian cities is as follows:
- 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
Commercial 19 kg LPG Cylinder Prices (August 21)
Commercial users faced these rates for a 19 kg LPG cylinder:
- Delhi: ₹2,738
- Bengaluru: ₹2,821
- Hyderabad: ₹2,985
- Mumbai: ₹2,691.50
- Chennai: ₹2,906
- Kolkata: ₹2,872.50
- Jaipur: ₹2,765.50
- Noida: ₹2,738
- Gurugram: ₹2,755
- Chandigarh: ₹2,760
CNG Prices per Kilogram (August 21)
The prices for Compressed Natural Gas per kilogram are:
- Delhi: ₹83.09
- Bengaluru: ₹97
- Hyderabad: ₹109
- Mumbai: ₹86
- Chennai: ₹97
- Kolkata: ₹99.50
- Jaipur: ₹96.50
- Noida: ₹91.70
- Gurugram: ₹88.12
- Chandigarh: ₹99.90
PNG Prices per Standard Cubic Meter (August 21)
Piped Natural Gas rates per Standard Cubic Meter (SCM) are:
- 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
Government Actions Amid Supply Concerns
The updated prices come amidst persistent concerns over global energy supply chains, particularly following geopolitical tensions in West Asia and disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz. These events have prompted India to accelerate its strategy for energy security.
To reduce reliance on imported cooking gas, the government has directed major public sector oil companies—Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum, and Hindustan Petroleum—to procure a minimum of 15% of India’s LPG imports for 2027 through term contracts with the United States. There are plans to potentially increase this share to 25%.
Furthermore, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas issued an order on August 13, 2026, setting maximum LPG production levels for 21 refineries and upstream companies. This move aims to bolster domestic supply, targeting a combined potential output of 63,810 tonnes per day. This figure represents more than double India's domestic LPG production in the financial year ending March 31, 2026, and covers approximately 70% of the nation's daily consumption.
The Centre is also promoting wider adoption of piped natural gas (PNG). An incentive scheme for city gas distributors to expand domestic PNG connections is set to commence on September 1, 2026.
Impact on Retailers and Consumers
Despite these measures, state-run fuel retailers continue to incur significant losses. Junior oil minister Suresh Gopi reported that Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum Corporation, and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation faced a revenue loss of ₹188 per LPG cylinder in August alone. This situation is compounded by a more than 16% year-on-year decline in LPG consumption last month, pushing some households and industries towards PNG or more polluting alternatives like biomass and kerosene.