Consumers across India saw stable prices for domestic cooking gas (LPG), Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), and Piped Natural Gas (PNG) on October 9. This offers some relief to households and vehicle owners amidst fluctuating global energy markets. While residential fuel rates held steady, commercial LPG cylinders continued to reflect a price increase that took effect at the beginning of October.
Domestic LPG Cylinder Prices Unchanged
The cost of a 14.2-kg domestic LPG cylinder remained consistent across key Indian cities. These stable rates provide a reprieve for families relying on LPG for their cooking needs, even as global energy costs remain elevated.
- Delhi: ₹942
- Mumbai: ₹941.50
- Kolkata: ₹968
- Chennai: ₹957.50
- Bengaluru: ₹944.50
- Hyderabad: ₹994
- Jaipur: ₹945.50
- Noida: ₹939.50
- Gurugram: ₹950.50
- Chandigarh: ₹951.50
Commercial LPG Cylinder Rates Reflect Hike
In contrast to domestic rates, the price for a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder continued to reflect the hike announced in early October. This impacts businesses and establishments that use larger volumes of LPG.
- Delhi: ₹2,810
- Mumbai: ₹2,764.50
- Kolkata: ₹2,954
- Chennai: ₹2,983
- Bengaluru: ₹2,898
- Hyderabad: ₹3,065
- Jaipur: ₹2,839
- Noida: ₹2,810
- Gurugram: ₹2,828
- Chandigarh: ₹2,833
CNG and PNG Prices Hold Steady
For October 9, prices for CNG and PNG also remained stable across major cities. These alternatives are gaining traction as more stable and cost-effective options compared to traditional fuels. It's important to note that CNG and PNG prices can vary significantly between cities due to local taxes, distribution costs, and pricing decisions by city gas distributors.
CNG Prices per kg
- Delhi: ₹86.98
- Mumbai: ₹88
- Kolkata: ₹93.50
- Chennai: ₹99.50
- Bengaluru: ₹98
- Hyderabad: ₹112
- Jaipur: ₹99.50
- Noida: ₹95.59
- Gurugram: ₹92.01
- Chandigarh: ₹93.80
PNG Prices per Standard Cubic Metre (SCM)
- Delhi: ₹49.59
- Mumbai: ₹52
- Kolkata: ₹50
- Chennai: ₹52
- Bengaluru: ₹53
- Hyderabad: ₹56
- Jaipur: ₹51.50
- Noida: ₹49.46
- Gurugram: ₹48.40
- Chandigarh: ₹57.48
The current stability in domestic fuel prices comes against a backdrop of higher global energy costs and ongoing volatility in international gas markets, which continue to influence the broader energy landscape.