LPG Price Hike: Gas Cylinder Prices Increased Across Indian; Now Costlier By Rs 60

The price of domestic cooking gas cylinders has gone up by ₹60, making the new rate in the state ₹915. Commercial cylinders are also dearer by ₹115. Experts believe the ongoing conflict in the Middle East is the main reason for this price hike.

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LPG Cylinder Prices Increased Across India

The government has hiked the price of a 14 kg domestic cylinder by ₹60, bringing the new rate in the state to ₹915. The price of commercial cylinders has also been increased by ₹115. These new rates are effective immediately.

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The Central Government has dismissed any fears of a cooking gas shortage in the country, clarifying that the supply remains stable. The price hike is being linked to the ongoing war situation in the Middle East.

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The conflict between Iran and Israel is causing major tensions in the Middle East. This instability is directly impacting fuel prices, leading to a hike in domestic cooking gas rates across India.

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Despite the Centre's strict orders for all oil refineries to maximise LPG production, prices have been officially hiked today. As per an ANI tweet from March 6, 2026, a 19 kg commercial cylinder will now cost ₹1883 in Delhi and ₹1835 in Mumbai after a ₹115 increase.

The price of a 19 kg commercial LPG gas cylinder has also been increased by Rs 115, effective from today, 7 March. In Delhi, a 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder will now cost Rs 1883, and in Mumbai it will cost Rs 1835: Sources pic.twitter.com/C1JfiOHtai

— ANI (@ANI) March 6, 2026