Indian Oil Corporation has implemented a ₹42-53.50 increase in the price of 19-kilogram commercial LPG cylinders for industrial clients, with the revision taking effect from June 1, 2026. According to reports from The Times of India, ANI, and Moneycontrol, the new price stands at ₹3,113.50 in Delhi compared to the previous price of ₹3,071.50, representing a 1.36% increase. However, the price increase is steeper in Kolkata at ₹53.50, pushing the price to ₹3,255.50. This represents a calibrated pass-through of global product costs, following much steeper hikes of over ₹900 earlier in May 2026. The price revision comes amid concerns over fuel supply security and efforts to strengthen LPG reserves following recent disruptions linked to the West Asia conflict.
Prices of 5 kg FTL (Free Trade LPG) cylinders have been increased by ₹11, and will cost ₹821.50 in Delhi, as reported by The Times of India and Moneycontrol. This price adjustment affects the smaller cylinder segment of the commercial LPG market, providing comprehensive coverage across different commercial LPG requirements. The price revision across both 19-kilogram and 5-kilogram cylinders demonstrates IOC's systematic approach to commercial fuel pricing adjustments, with the latest hike specifically targeting commercial LPG cylinders used by hotels, restaurants and businesses.
The price adjustment comes at a time when the Centre is reviewing India's fuel security strategy after supply disruptions caused by tensions in West Asia highlighted the country's dependence on imported energy. As reported by The Times of India and Moneycontrol, Sujata Sharma, joint secretary in the ministry of petroleum and natural gas on Friday said that the government had directed state-run oil marketing companies to work towards maintaining LPG reserves equivalent to at least 30 days of demand. Speaking at an inter-ministerial briefing, Sharma emphasized that "regarding strategic reserves, we are working on the strategic reserves also. And we have asked the oil marketing companies to work out that the LPG reserve that should be minimum 30 days with them and they are working on it." She also confirmed that there was no shortage of fuel supplies at present and outlined measures being taken to safeguard against supply disruptions.
In a significant development, oil marketing companies have kept domestic cooking gas rates unchanged despite the commercial LPG price revision. According to Moneycontrol, the price of the standard 14.2-kg domestic LPG cylinder remains unchanged across cities, providing relief to household consumers. This stability in domestic rates contrasts with the commercial segment increases and demonstrates the government's focus on maintaining affordable energy access for households. The decision to keep domestic rates stable comes amid fluctuations in global energy prices and reflects the government's commitment to energy affordability for the general public.
Commercial LPG cylinder prices are revised monthly by state-run oil marketing companies including Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum Corporation, and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation, based on international fuel benchmarks, freight costs and foreign exchange movements. As reported by Moneycontrol, the latest increase follows a series of revisions in commercial LPG rates over recent months amid fluctuations in global energy prices. Commercial LPG cylinders are primarily used by hotels, restaurants, roadside eateries and other businesses, while Free Trade LPG cylinders are generally used in segments not covered under the subsidised domestic LPG category. The hike of ₹42-53.50 is relatively modest compared to recent triple-digit revisions, suggesting a cooling in global LPG product benchmarks.
