Commercial LPG Price and Supply Fluctuations

Still running. 5 entries so far, over 69 days from 26 June 2026.

01
26 June

Restoration of commercial LPG supply

The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has restored industrial and commercial LPG supply to pre-West Asia crisis levels.
All sector-specific allocation caps imposed during the crisis peak in early March have been withdrawn.
Bulk LPG consumers are now allotted 50% of their pre-crisis consumption requirements, following a period of total suspension.
Restrictions mandating the use of propane and butane exclusively for domestic LPG production have been eased.
The government previously implemented a 70% supply cap, which included a conditional 10% allocation to 22 States and Union Territories to facilitate the transition to Piped Natural Gas (PNG).
The government maintains its policy to expand PNG coverage to reduce pressure on LPG supply.
Consumers who have already transitioned to PNG are required to remain on the network, and others with access will be progressively transitioned in coordination with City Gas Distribution (CGD) entities.

02
2 July

Commercial LPG price reduction

Public sector Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) reduced commercial LPG cylinder prices by ₹183.5 and 5-kg free-trade LPG (FTL) cylinders by ₹13.
This follows a cumulative hike of ₹1,345 per refill in four tranches since March 7, 2026.
Domestic LPG prices remain unchanged; commercial LPG accounts for approximately 13% of total LPG sales by public sector OMCs.
Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell data for June 2026 shows a 16.7% decline in overall LPG consumption compared to the previous year.
Supply chain disruptions were caused by the West Asia conflict, forcing reliance on longer-transit imports from the U.S. and Australia instead of the Gulf.
The opening of the Strait of Hormuz is expected to ease supply constraints and procurement costs.
Restaurant industry stakeholders report that the price reduction is insufficient to lower menu prices, citing high input costs for ingredients like rice, dal, and chicken, and the need for prices to return to pre-war levels.
Nayara Energy reduced petrol and diesel prices by ₹5 and ₹3 per litre, respectively.

03
2 August

Commercial LPG and jet fuel price revisions

Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) reduced commercial LPG (19-kg cylinder) prices by approximately ₹200 per cylinder.
This marks the second consecutive downward revision in commercial LPG prices following a peak period where prices rose by ₹1,345 across four tranches.
Cumulative reduction for commercial LPG cylinders stands at approximately ₹380 over the last two revisions.
Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices increased by ₹5 per litre, reaching ₹115 per litre for domestic carriers.
Domestic LPG prices remain unchanged; however, 5-kg Free Trade LPG (FTL) cylinders saw a price reduction of ₹46.
Supply chain diversification away from the Gulf region has helped OMCs mitigate some pressure on procurement costs despite persistent under-recoveries.
Regional price variations exist for commercial LPG, with Kolkata experiencing the steepest reduction of ₹209.

04
3 August

Commercial LPG and ATF price revisions

Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) reduced commercial LPG (19-kg cylinder) prices by approximately ₹200 per cylinder.
This is the second consecutive downward revision for commercial LPG, following a cumulative reduction of about ₹380 per cylinder across two tranches.
Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices for domestic carriers increased by ₹5 per litre to ₹115 per litre.
Domestic LPG prices remain unchanged; however, 5-kg Free Trade LPG (FTL) cylinders saw a price reduction of ₹46 per cylinder.
Supply chain diversification away from the Gulf region has helped OMCs manage procurement pressures despite ongoing under-recoveries.
Reliability of LPG supply is critical for industrial sectors like glass manufacturing, which operate furnaces continuously.
The price adjustments impact operational costs for small and independent restaurants and industries reliant on consistent energy inputs.

05
2 September

Commercial LPG and ATF price hike

Commercial LPG cylinder prices increased by approximately ₹10 per cylinder nationwide.
Domestic LPG cylinder prices remain unchanged.
Free-trade 5-kg LPG cylinder prices increased by approximately ₹2 per cylinder.
Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices for domestic airlines increased by ₹6.28 per litre to ₹121.28.
Commercial LPG price hike follows two months of price declines totaling approximately ₹380 per cylinder.
Under-recovery on domestic LPG cylinders is currently estimated at approximately ₹200 per cylinder.
Commercial LPG price adjustments are partially intended to offset under-recoveries from domestic LPG sales.
Supply uncertainties for LPG are linked to the re-escalation of conflict in West Asia.
Rising fuel costs contribute to increased operating expenses for the restaurant industry, potentially exacerbating food inflation.

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