All three LPG, PNG and CNG prices in India have been hiked in September 2026, with LPG gas cylinder prices increased by ₹9.50 to ₹11.50 across major metro cities. PNG prices have been increased by ₹1 per SCM, while CNG prices have been hiked by up to ₹2 per kg across various cities. The price increases are attributed to elevated crude oil prices and renewed tensions between US and Iran, which puts transitions of global oil and gas supply at Strait of Hormuz vulnerable and in danger. Globally, all petroleum products are impacted including in India, with the price hikes affecting domestic consumers across major cities including Mumbai, Chennai, Delhi, Kolkata, and Bangalore.
According to the latest fuel price data, petrol prices range from ₹102.12 per litre in Delhi to ₹115.69 per litre in Hyderabad across major Indian cities. Diesel prices vary from ₹95.20 per litre in Delhi to ₹103.82 per litre in Hyderabad. In Delhi, petrol continues to be priced above ₹100 per litre at ₹102.12, while diesel is retailing at ₹95.20 per litre. Mumbai has also continued to see petrol prices above the ₹110 mark, with petrol selling at ₹111.12 per litre and diesel at ₹97.78 per litre, representing a slight increase from previous pricing levels. In other major cities including Kolkata, Chennai, and Bengaluru, petrol prices remain above ₹110 per litre, with diesel prices below ₹100 in these cities except in Hyderabad where diesel is priced at ₹103.82. The price differential reflects state-wise tax structures and local market conditions, with fuel rates revised daily by oil marketing companies in line with global crude oil prices and currency movements.
Domestic LPG prices remain unchanged for September 2026 at ₹942 per cylinder in Delhi, ₹968 in Kolkata, ₹941.50 in Mumbai, and ₹957.50 in Chennai. 14.2 kg LPG is priced at ₹944.50 per cylinder in Bangalore, while this LPG is above ₹1,000 mark in Patna to ₹1,031.50. Commercial LPG prices have been hiked after two consecutive monthly cuts, with Delhi and Mumbai seeing increases of ₹9.50 each to ₹2,747.50 and ₹2,701 per cylinder respectively. The sharpest hike came in Kolkata by ₹11.50 to ₹2,884 per cylinder, while Chennai saw an increase of ₹10.50 to ₹2,916.50 per cylinder. 19 kg LPG is most expensive in Patna at ₹3,029 per cylinder followed by ₹2,996 rate in Hyderabad and ₹2,919 rate in Bhubaneswar.
PNG prices have been increased by ₹1 per SCM across cities, with Mumbai seeing the highest increase at ₹51.50 per SCM. PNG is available at ₹49.59 in Delhi, ₹50 in Kolkata, ₹50 in Chennai and ₹53 per SCM in Bangalore. CNG prices have been hiked by up to ₹2 per kg, with Delhi and Mumbai seeing increases of ₹2 per kg to ₹86.98 and ₹88 respectively. Cities like Chennai and Bangalore maintain CNG prices at ₹97 per kg, while Hyderabad remains the most expensive at ₹112 per kg. The price increases reflect the broader impact of geopolitical tensions on energy markets, with disruptions affecting not only crude oil but also natural gas supplies through strategic shipping routes.
For India, which meets more than 85% of its crude oil requirements through imports, a sustained rise in global oil prices could significantly impact the country's energy economy. As reported by NDTV Profit, a sustained rise in global oil prices could increase the country's import bill and add to inflationary pressures. Higher crude prices could also raise the prospect of further domestic fuel price revisions, making India particularly vulnerable to international oil market fluctuations. The combination of global, economic, and domestic factors shapes fuel prices at the pump, with the rupee-dollar exchange rate being another key variable given India's heavy reliance on imported crude. Despite recent volatility, fuel prices have remained stable for the past three months despite volatility in global energy prices majorly due to US-Iran war and closure of Strait of Hormuz shipping route, with the last major fuel price revision coming on 25 May when prices of petrol and diesel were increased by ₹2.7 to ₹2.8 per litre, respectively.
