Indian consumers woke up to higher fuel costs on June 16, 2026, as new prices for domestic and commercial LPG, CNG, and PNG came into effect across major cities. The government has cited international market volatility, supply chain disruptions, and the conflict in West Asia as primary drivers behind the unavoidable increases.
Domestic LPG Cylinder Prices (14.2 kg)
Prices for the standard 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinder have been revised upwards. Here are the rates for key cities:
- Delhi: ₹942
- Bengaluru: ₹944.50
- Hyderabad: ₹994
- Mumbai: ₹941.50
- Chennai: ₹957.50
- Kolkata: ₹968
Industry sources indicate that these revisions only partially offset the significant losses oil marketing companies were incurring, estimated at around ₹703 per cylinder before the current adjustment. Union Minister Pralhad Joshi stated that global procurement and transportation challenges, including extended trans-shipment times, have pushed the cost of supplying a domestic LPG cylinder above ₹1,600.
Commercial LPG Cylinder Prices (19 kg)
Commercial LPG cylinders also saw price hikes, following a previous revision on June 1. The new rates are as follows:
- Delhi: ₹3,113.50
- Bengaluru: ₹3,198
- Hyderabad: ₹3,367
- Mumbai: ₹3,067.50
- Chennai: ₹3,283
- Kolkata: ₹3,255.50
CNG and PNG Rates Updated
Prices for Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and Piped Natural Gas (PNG) have also been increased, impacting transportation and residential energy costs.
CNG Prices per Kilogram
- Delhi: ₹83.09
- Bengaluru: ₹95
- Hyderabad: ₹97
- Mumbai: ₹86
- Chennai: ₹96
- Kolkata: ₹93.50
PNG Prices per Standard Cubic Meter (SCM)
- Delhi: ₹47.90
- Bengaluru: ₹52
- Hyderabad: ₹51
- Mumbai: ₹50
- Chennai: ₹50
- Kolkata: ₹50
Government Addresses Energy Security Concerns
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri reassured the public that there is no energy shortage in the country, emphasizing a comfortable supply situation for crude oil, LPG, and natural gas. He noted that daily LPG consumption stands at approximately 80,000 metric tonnes, with domestic production increasing from 32,000 MT to 54,000 MT, thereby reducing import dependence. Puri also mentioned efforts to encourage LPG connection holders to transition to piped natural gas and highlighted a robust LPG stock equivalent to 75-80 days of supply.
The government continues to work on strengthening fuel reserves and diversifying supply sources to mitigate the impact of global price fluctuations driven by factors like the Saudi Contract Price, which has surged by about 46 percent since February due to Gulf region disruptions.