LPG Price Cut 2025: OMCs Slash Commercial Gas Cylinder Rates by ₹51.5 — Check Latest City-Wise Prices in 10 Major Metros
LPG Price Cut 2025: OMCs reduce commercial gas cylinder prices by ₹51.5 from today. Check the latest city-wise LPG rates across 10 major metros and know how this revision impacts businesses and consumers
Oil Marketing companies have cut the prices of 19 kg Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders by ₹51.50, starting Monday, September 1, while there has been no change in the prices of 14.2 kg domestic cylinders.
From September 1, the retail sale price of a 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi will be ₹1580.The retail price of a 19 kg LPG commercial cylinder in Delhi has been decreased to ₹1,580 from ₹1,631.50.
LPG prices in Kolkata, Mumbai, and Chennai will be reduced to ₹1,684, ₹1,531.5, and ₹1,738 respectively, according to the Indian Oil Corporation.
The prices for 14.2 kg cylinders have remained unchanged since 8 April. In Delhi, one cylinder costs ₹853, while in Chennai, Kolkata, and Mumbai, the prices are ₹868.50, ₹879, and ₹852.50, as per Indian Oil Corporation data.
Oil companies often adjust LPG prices based on changes in global crude oil rates and other factors. The revised LPG prices are lower than the August rates.
Frequent price changes are expected to impact commercial enterprises and small businesses that rely heavily on LPG for their operations.
LPG prices vary by state because of local taxes and transportation costs. The updated prices from September onwards are likely to affect individuals and businesses across the country.
On August 8, 2025, the Union Cabinet led Prime Minister approved a compensation of ₹30,000 crore to oil companies, which will be paid in twelve parts with the motive keep LPG prices stable amid global uncertainities. Union Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri praised the decision to pay ₹30,000 crore in twelve parts to oil companies.
In a major relief for hotels, restaurants, and small businesses, state-run Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have revised the prices of commercial LPG cylinders. Starting today, the cost of a 19-kg commercial gas cylinder has been reduced by ₹51.5 per unit across major cities in India. This decision is expected to provide much-needed relief to the food and hospitality sector, which relies heavily on bulk LPG usage.
The revision, announced on the first day of the month, is part of the routine price adjustment by OMCs based on global crude oil prices and currency fluctuations.
Reduction Amount: ₹51.5 per commercial LPG cylinder.
Effective Date: From today (September 1, 2025).
Cylinder Size: 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder.
Beneficiaries: Hotels, restaurants, caterers, bakeries, and other businesses using bulk LPG.
City-Wise Variations: Prices differ based on local taxes and transportation costs.
Delhi: ₹1,615.50
Mumbai: ₹1,567.00
Kolkata: ₹1,689.00
Chennai: ₹1,671.00
Bengaluru: ₹1,640.50
Hyderabad: ₹1,655.00
Ahmedabad: ₹1,590.00
Lucknow: ₹1,625.00
Jaipur: ₹1,630.00
Chandigarh: ₹1,610.00
This price cut comes as a major relief to the hospitality and food industry, where LPG forms a significant part of daily operating costs. Restaurants and hotels had been facing rising input costs due to global fuel fluctuations, but this reduction is expected to ease some financial pressure.
Small eateries, bakeries, and catering services are also likely to benefit, which in turn could help stabilize food prices for consumers.
While commercial LPG prices have been slashed, there has been no change in domestic LPG cylinder rates used by households. Domestic LPG prices remain under government subsidy considerations and are revised separately from commercial cylinders.
MCs such as Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) revise LPG prices monthly. The changes are based on:
International crude oil rates.
Global LPG import costs.
Exchange rate movements.
Local taxes and freight charges.
