India's Fuel Prices Updated Amid Global Volatility
Consumers across India are monitoring the latest prices for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), and Piped Natural Gas (PNG) as of September 14, 2026. These domestic rates are announced amidst significant fluctuations in global crude oil markets, driven by geopolitical tensions in West Asia.
Domestic LPG Cylinder (14.2 kg) Rates
Here are the rates for a 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinder in key Indian cities:
- 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 LPG Cylinder (19 kg) Rates
For commercial users, the 19 kg LPG cylinder prices are as follows:
- Delhi: ₹2,747.50
- Bengaluru: ₹2,831
- Hyderabad: ₹2,996
- Mumbai: ₹2,701
- Chennai: ₹2,916.50
- Kolkata: ₹2,884
- Jaipur: ₹2,776
- Noida: ₹2,747.50
- Gurugram: ₹2,764.50
- Chandigarh: ₹2,769.50
CNG Prices per kg
The latest Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) prices per kilogram in major cities are:
- Delhi: ₹86.98
- Bengaluru: ₹97
- Hyderabad: ₹112
- Mumbai: ₹88
- Chennai: ₹97.50
- Kolkata: ₹93.50
- Jaipur: ₹97.50
- Noida: ₹95.59
- Gurugram: ₹92.01
- Chandigarh: ₹100.50
PNG Prices per SCM
Piped Natural Gas (PNG) rates per Standard Cubic Meter (SCM) are listed below:
- 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
Global Crude Oil Volatility Impacts Domestic Fuel
The current fuel price scenario in India is significantly influenced by the volatile global crude oil market. Brent crude has been trading around $100 per barrel, a figure that reflects ongoing concerns over supply disruptions, particularly stemming from the escalating conflict in West Asia. This geopolitical instability has fueled fears that the conflict could be prolonged, keeping international oil prices elevated and unpredictable.
Government Initiatives to Diversify Energy Sources
In response to these challenges and to reduce subsidy expenditure, the Indian government is actively pursuing strategies to diversify its energy mix. An incentive scheme, effective September 1, 2026, aims to encourage city gas distributors to increase domestic PNG connections. States and Union Territories have been urged to provide administrative support to accelerate the transition from LPG to piped gas.
Simultaneously, India is strengthening its energy ties with the United States, seeking increased supplies of LPG and LNG to mitigate potential disruptions from the West Asia region.