Rising tensions between Iran, Israel, and the United States have intensified concerns around LPG (cooking gas) supplies both in India and globally. The
growing geopolitical uncertainty has brought LPG into sharp focus, not just in households, but also across markets, streets, and even Parliament. Amid rising demand and pressure on supplies, the government has taken a series of important measures to stabilize domestic LPG availability. Decisions taken during the first half of March signal tighter regulations aimed at ensuring equitable distribution of cooking gas across the country. As part of these measures, a 21‑day lock‑in period for booking domestic LPG cylinders was introduced from March 6. Under this rule, consumers are required to wait at least 21 days after booking one cylinder before they can place an order for the next.
City LPG Price
In Kolkata, a 14.2‑kg domestic cylinder is priced at Rs 913, while a 19‑kg commercial cylinder costs Rs 1,884.50. Mumbai residents are paying Rs 939 for domestic LPG, with commercial cylinders priced at Rs 1,988.50 after a similar increase. In Chennai, domestic LPG now stands at Rs 928.50, while commercial cylinders are retailing at Rs 2,043.50.
Prices remain elevated across NCR and other metros as well. Gurugram saw domestic LNG priced at Rs 921.50, with commercial cylinders at Rs 1,901.50, while Noida residents are paying Rs 910.50 for domestic cylinders and Rs 1,884.50 for commercial use. In Bengaluru, domestic LPG costs Rs 915.50, and commercial cylinders are available at Rs 1,958. Eastern city Bhubaneswar reported domestic prices at Rs 939, with commercial rates rising to Rs 2,029.
Meanwhile, Chandigarh recorded domestic LPG prices of Rs 922.50, while commercial cylinders stood at Rs 1,904.50. Among major cities, Hyderabad reported the highest prices, with domestic cylinders priced at Rs 965 and commercial LPG touching Rs 2,105.50. Across all cities, domestic LPG prices increased by Rs 60, while commercial cylinders saw a uniform hike of Rs 144.
Lock-In Period Extended Further
On March 9, in response to surging demand, the government extended the lock‑in period to 25 days in urban areas to curb excessive consumption. Subsequently, on March 12, even stricter norms were introduced for rural regions, where the gap between cylinder bookings was increased to 45 days. These measures aim to manage limited supplies and ensure fair distribution among consumers in villages.
New LPG Prices to Take Effect From April 1
Fresh LPG cylinder prices will come into effect from April 1. Going forward, LPG prices are expected to remain closely linked to developments in the Middle East. Any further escalation in tensions could drive prices higher and deepen supply concerns. Conversely, a stabilization of the situation or progress toward diplomatic solutions may help improve supplies and bring some price relief.
