On August 24, 2026, consumers across India are reviewing the latest prices for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), and Piped Natural Gas (PNG). These updates come as the Indian government intensifies its efforts to diversify energy sources and accelerate the adoption of PNG as a primary cooking fuel.
Current Fuel Rates Across Major Indian Cities
Here are the latest prices for various fuel types in key cities:
14.2 kg LPG Cylinder Rates
- 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 (19kg) LPG Cylinder Rates
- 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 kg
- 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 SCM (Standard Cubic Meter)
- 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's Push for Piped Natural Gas (PNG)
Petroleum Secretary Neeraj Mittal, in an August 21 letter to state chief secretaries, emphasized PNG's critical role in India's energy transition. The government is actively working to reduce the logistics burden associated with LPG distribution and enhance consumer convenience by promoting PNG.
Amid concerns over fuel pricing and supply uncertainties, the Centre is focused on diversifying energy sources and reducing India's dependence on imported cooking gas. A key strategy involves strengthening domestic LPG availability and significantly expanding PNG connections.
Incentives and Regulatory Changes
To facilitate this shift, the government has approved an incentive scheme for city gas distributors, effective September 1, 2026, aimed at increasing domestic PNG connections. States and Union Territories have been urged to provide administrative support at the district level to accelerate the transition from LPG to piped gas.
Furthermore, the Petroleum and Natural Gas Ministry has introduced regulatory measures, including the Natural Gas and Petroleum Products Distribution Orders of 2026 and LPG Control Orders. These regulations prohibit households from holding both LPG and PNG connections where piped gas is available and allow for the discontinuation of LPG supply to those who do not apply for PNG connections after receiving notice.
Enhancing LPG Security and Domestic Production
To bolster energy security, India aims to source at least 15% of its 2027 LPG imports through US term contracts, with plans to increase this to 25%. The nation has also boosted LPG purchases from the US and Algeria to mitigate risks from potential supply disruptions in the Middle East.
Domestically, the Ministry has fixed maximum LPG production levels for 21 refineries and upstream companies, targeting a combined potential output of 63,810 tonnes per day. This move is designed to create a substantial domestic supply buffer, which is more than double the domestic LPG production in the financial year ending March 31, 2026, and represents approximately 70% of daily consumption.
Resilience During Supply Disruptions
The push for faster PNG adoption gained momentum following LPG supply disruptions during the West Asia crisis. India's heavy reliance on imported LPG from countries like Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Kuwait, transported via the Strait of Hormuz, exposed vulnerabilities. During the crisis, domestic LPG supplies were prioritized, leading to restrictions for commercial and industrial consumers.
In contrast, piped natural gas demonstrated greater resilience. Domestic PNG supplies received priority allocation of domestically produced natural gas, largely insulating them from disruptions affecting imported LPG and LNG. This stark difference reinforced the government's commitment to expanding PNG infrastructure for a more stable and secure energy future.