Consumers across India are seeing higher prices for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), and Piped Natural Gas (PNG) effective June 17, 2026. These increases come amidst ongoing concerns about global energy markets and geopolitical tensions, particularly the conflict in West Asia.
Domestic LPG Cylinder Rates (14.2 kg)
- Delhi: ₹942
- Bengaluru: ₹944.50
- Hyderabad: ₹994
- Mumbai: ₹941.50
- Chennai: ₹957.50
- Kolkata: ₹968
Commercial LPG Cylinder Prices (19 kg)
- Delhi: ₹3,113.50
- Bengaluru: ₹3,198
- Hyderabad: ₹3,367
- Mumbai: ₹3,067.50
- Chennai: ₹3,283
- Kolkata: ₹3,255.50
CNG Prices Across Major Metros (per kg)
- Delhi: ₹83.09
- Bengaluru: ₹95
- Hyderabad: ₹97
- Mumbai: ₹86
- Chennai: ₹96
- Kolkata: ₹93.50
Piped Natural Gas (PNG) Costs (per SCM)
- Delhi: ₹47.90
- Bengaluru: ₹52
- Hyderabad: ₹51
- Mumbai: ₹50
- Chennai: ₹50
- Kolkata: ₹50
Factors Driving Price Increases
The government has attributed the escalation in domestic LPG cylinder costs, now exceeding ₹1,600 per unit, to significant international price surges. These global increases are heavily influenced by the conflict in West Asia and its impact on supply chains. India's LPG import expenses are directly linked to the Saudi Contract Price, which has seen approximately a 46 percent rise since February, primarily due to disruptions in the Gulf region.
Industry sources indicate that the recent hike in domestic LPG prices only partially offsets the substantial losses incurred by oil marketing companies, which were estimated to be around ₹703 on each household cylinder sold prior to this revision.
Government Response and Outlook
Union Minister Pralhad Joshi stated that the price increase was unavoidable given the current global circumstances, citing limited LPG sources and difficulties in procurement and transportation, including higher costs from extended trans-shipment times.
However, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri reassured the public that there is no energy shortage in the country, confirming a comfortable supply situation for crude oil, LPG, and natural gas. He noted that daily LPG consumption stands at 80,000 metric tonnes, with domestic production increasing from 32,000 MT to 54,000 MT, thereby reducing import dependency. The government is also encouraging LPG connection holders to transition to piped natural gas, and sufficient LPG stocks, equivalent to 75 to 80 days of consumption, are currently available.
On a related note, maritime movement in the Strait of Hormuz has reportedly resumed, with 34 Indian- and foreign-flagged ships, including an India-bound LNG carrier, securing safe passage. This development follows a statement from US President Donald Trump on June 15, indicating the movement of commercial vessels and oil tankers along what he described as a safe and secure Southern Highway, days before a scheduled comprehensive peace treaty signing on June 19.