Households across India will have to pay more for cooking gas after state run oil marketing companies increased the price of domestic LPG cylinders by ₹29 per 14.2 kg cylinder, effective 7 June 2026. This is the second increase in domestic LPG prices within the last three months.
What are the new prices?
Following the latest revision, the price of a standard 14.2 kg LPG cylinder in Delhi has increased from ₹913 to ₹942. Similar hikes have been implemented across other cities, although the final retail price varies depending on local taxes and transportation costs.
Why have prices increased?
Industry sources attribute the hike to:
- Rising international LPG prices,
- Increased import costs, and
- Ongoing global energy market volatility, particularly amid geopolitical tensions affecting fuel supplies.
India imports a significant portion of its LPG requirements, making domestic prices sensitive to global trends.
Impact on consumers
The latest increase is expected to:
- Put additional pressure on household budgets,
- Raise monthly expenses for middle and lower income families and
- Renew concerns over the rising cost of essential commodities.
LPG remains the primary cooking fuel for millions of Indian households, making any price revision politically and economically significant.
Government subsidy status
There has been no announcement of an additional nationwide subsidy to offset the latest hike. Beneficiaries under schemes such as the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana will continue to receive the existing assistance as per prevailing guidelines.
