The price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder has been cut by Rs 183, providing relief to restaurants, hotels and other establishments that depend on commercial cooking gas. The revised rates took effect on July 1 and are applicable in major cities across the country. Following the reduction, the price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi has fallen from Rs 3,113.50 to Rs 2,930. However, the price of the 14.2-kg domestic LPG cylinder remains unchanged.
This is the first reduction in commercial LPG prices in 2026, following several substantial increases over recent months. At the start of the year, a 19-kg commercial cylinder in Delhi was priced at Rs 1,691.50, but rates climbed significantly thereafter.
In March, prices were raised twice, becoming Rs 28 on March 1 and by another Rs 114.50 on March 7. The steepest hike came in May, when prices surged by Rs 993, taking the cylinder rate to Rs 3,071.50. A further increase of Rs 42 on June 1 pushed the price to Rs 3,113.50 before the latest cut.
City-wise rate of LPG cylinder
The price has eased to Rs 2,930 after the latest Rs 183 reduction, offering some relief after days of continuous increases. After the reduction in price today, the 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder in New Delhi now costs Rs 2,930. In Lucknow, the price has fallen to Rs 3,052.50 from Rs 3,236, while in Kolkata, it has fallen to Rs 3,081.50 from Rs 3,255.50. In Patna, the 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder is Rs 3,227.
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In addition, the Domestic LPG price in Chennai is Rs 928.50 for a 14.2 Kg cylinder. In Mumbai, a standard 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinder costs Rs 941.50, while a 19 kg commercial cylinder is priced at approximately Rs 2,923 (following a recent Rs 183.50 cut).
India has lowered the windfall tax on exports of diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) amid a decline in global crude oil prices, according to a government notification. The tax on diesel exports has been reduced from Rs 14 per litre to Rs 8.5 per litre, while the levy on ATF exports has been cut from Rs 12.5 per litre to Rs 7.5 per litre. In contrast, the government has raised the windfall tax imposed on petrol exports.

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