Domestic LPG Cylinder Price Hiked by Rs 29 in Delhi, Now Available at Rs 942

Domestic cooking gas prices in India have risen again, with the government increasing the price of a 14.2-kilogram LPG cylinder by Rs 29 per cylinder, effective June 7. This is the second price hike in three months and comes amid rising global energy costs linked to the Iran crisis and wider disruptions in international fuel markets.

According to PTI sources, the price of a domestic LPG cylinder in Delhi will increase from Rs 913 to Rs 942 from June 7. The latest revision follows a previous increase of Rs 60 per cylinder on March 7, when conflict in West Asia had already pushed up global energy supply concerns and international fuel prices.

Industry sources said the earlier hike had only partially covered the losses suffered on domestic LPG sales. Before the latest revision, state-run oil marketing companies were reportedly losing about Rs 703 on every LPG cylinder sold to consumers. The new increase is expected to reduce some of that burden, though pricing pressure remains high due to elevated international energy costs.

The rise in domestic LPG prices comes shortly after a sharp increase in commercial cylinder rates. On June 1, the price of a 19-kilogram commercial LPG cylinder was raised significantly. In Delhi, the commercial cylinder became Rs 42 costlier and is now priced at Rs 3,113.50. In Kolkata, the price went up by Rs 53.50 to Rs 3,255.50. Prices of 5-kilogram FTL cylinders, commonly used by small businesses and some households, were also increased by Rs 11. In Delhi, the smaller cylinder now costs Rs 821.50.

The LPG hikes are part of a broader period of fuel inflation. Since May, petrol and diesel prices have increased by a total of Rs 7.50 per litre, while compressed natural gas (CNG) rates have risen by nearly Rs 6 per kilogram. These increases are affecting transport costs, household budgets, and business expenses across the country.

Despite the recent fuel price revisions, industry sources said oil companies continue to sell petrol and diesel below cost. They are reportedly facing losses of about Rs 11 per litre on petrol and Rs 33.6 per litre on diesel. This suggests that fuel retailers are under continued financial pressure even as consumer prices rise.

The latest LPG price hike is likely to add to inflationary concerns, especially for middle-class households that depend on subsidized or semi-subsidized cooking fuel. With global energy markets still volatile and geopolitical tensions affecting supply chains, further changes in fuel prices may continue in the coming weeks.