New Delhi: Commercial LPG cylinder prices have been increased across India from June 1, with rates rising between Rs 42 and Rs 53.50 per cylinder, adding to operational costs for businesses such as hotels, restaurants, eateries and other commercial establishments. The revision comes as the Centre intensifies efforts to strengthen the country’s fuel security framework following recent supply disruptions linked to tensions in West Asia.
According to the latest price revision, the cost of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi has been increased by Rs 42, taking its retail price to Rs 3,113.50. In Kolkata, the hike is even steeper, with prices rising by Rs 53.50, pushing the retail cost of a commercial cylinder to Rs 3,255.50. The revised rates came into effect from June 1 and are applicable only to commercial LPG consumers.
Importantly, the government has not announced any increase in the prices of domestic LPG cylinders used by households, providing relief to millions of consumers across the country. Meanwhile, the price of a 5-kg Free Trade LPG (FTL) cylinder has been raised by Rs 11, bringing its retail price in Delhi to Rs 821.50.
The latest increase comes against the backdrop of growing concerns over India’s energy security and dependence on imported fuel. Recent geopolitical tensions in West Asia exposed vulnerabilities in global supply chains and highlighted the country’s reliance on imports for meeting a significant portion of its energy requirements.
Speaking during an inter-ministerial briefing, Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, said the government has directed state-run oil marketing companies to work towards maintaining LPG reserves equivalent to at least 30 days of demand. The initiative is aimed at ensuring uninterrupted fuel availability during periods of international uncertainty or supply disruptions.
Officials noted that the Gulf region remains a critical source of energy imports for India, accounting for nearly 90 per cent of LPG imports, around 65 per cent of natural gas imports, and approximately 40 per cent of crude oil imports. The recent disruptions in the region have prompted authorities to reassess storage capacities and contingency planning mechanisms.
Despite concerns over global supply chains, the government has maintained that there is no shortage of fuel in the country. Authorities stated that inventories of petrol, diesel, LPG, natural gas and crude oil remain adequate, while domestic refineries continue operating at optimal levels. Current LPG production stands at approximately 50,000 to 52,000 tonnes per day, compared to a national demand of nearly 72,000 tonnes daily, with the remaining requirement being met through imports.
To prevent profiteering and supply manipulation, enforcement agencies have intensified action against fuel hoarding and black marketing. Officials revealed that more than 6,500 raids have been conducted on LPG-related operations in recent days, leading to multiple FIRs and arrests.
The Centre is also exploring the expansion of crude oil and LPG storage infrastructure. State-run fuel retailers, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL), have been tasked with preparing plans for additional LPG storage facilities to improve preparedness against future supply disruptions and strengthen India’s long-term energy security.
