Concerns over the supply and security of LPG (Liquefied Petroleum Gas) persist as the war between Iran and the US has entered its tenth week, keeping the Strait of Hormuz partially closed.
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Companies (OMCs) are bracing for harder times as supplies are limited from Gulf nations, and demand across the country remains.
OMCs in April increased the prices of LPG cylinders, the first time since the eruption of the conflict in late February 2026. But fear remains that the companies might increase prices further amid the ongoing conflict.
Several media reports indicate that a fresh revision in LPG prices might happen from May 01, 2026. However, there is no confirmation or hints of a proposal from the government and oil companies. On the first day of every month, oil companies announce the revision of prices in LPG and petrol and diesel, given the prices in the international market and demand and supply factors.
Govt Plans To Tweak Booking Rules
Officials say there is no supply crisis, but warn that fraudsters are exploiting the situation by diverting cylinders to the black market.
The Petroleum Minister has taken several measures to keep demand and supply in check, with the possibility of not granting any new connections for at least one month.
A proposal to make the booking rule mandatory with a gap of 25 days for cities and 45 days for rural areas between two cylinders has been put forth. This will become mandatory soon.
Sujatha Sharma from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said there is no shortage of LPG in the country. She added that improved systems and safeguards are aimed at strengthening consumer trust.
To shield consumers from rising global oil prices linked to the Middle East crisis, the government has cut excise duty on petrol and diesel by Rs 10 per litre while raising export levies on diesel and aviation turbine fuel.
To curb fraud, a new system called Delivery Authentication Code (DAC) has been introduced. Each booking generates a unique code sent to your phone, and the cylinder is delivered only after this code is verified.
The DAC system is already in place nationwide, with over 90% of deliveries now verified through it. After initial glitches, authorities have updated the system to make the process smoother and more reliable.
Booking a cylinder remains simple. Customers can place orders via IVRS calls, SMS from a registered number, or through the official website of their gas distributor.
Once your booking is confirmed, a unique DAC is generated and sent to your registered mobile number. It is now also accessible via WhatsApp and email following recent updates.
Domestic & Commercial LPG Prices
| City | Domestic LPG (14.2 Kg) | Commercial LPG (19 Kg) |
|---|---|---|
| Noida | Rs 910.50 | Rs 2,078.50 |
| Mumbai | Rs 912.50 | Rs 2,031.00 |
| New Delhi | Rs 913.00 | Rs 2,078.50 |
| Bengaluru | Rs 915.50 | Rs 2,161.00 |
| Jaipur | Rs 916.50 | Rs 2,106.00 |
| Gurugram | Rs 921.50 | Rs 2,096.50 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | Rs 922.00 | Rs 2,112.00 |
| Chandigarh | Rs 922.50 | Rs 2,099.50 |
| Chennai | Rs 928.50 | Rs 2,246.50 |
| Kolkata | Rs 939.00 | Rs 2,208.50 |
| Bhubaneswar | Rs 939.00 | Rs 2,245.00 |
| Lucknow | Rs 950.50 | Rs 2,201.00 |
| Hyderabad | Rs 965.00 | Rs 2,320.50 |
| Patna | Rs 1,002.50 | Rs 2,353.50 |
