Has cooking gas become more expensive ahead of Diwali? Check today’s LPG rates.
With expected increased cooking gas use ahead of Diwali, prices could rise in November. Meanwhile, HPCL is currently incurring a loss of over Rs 200 per cylinder.
The last revision in domestic gas cylinder prices took place in June this year, when the price was increased by Rs 29 per cylinder. Commercial cylinder prices, on the other hand, were raised just this October. With major festivals like Diwali and Chhath approaching, people are closely watching prices for both domestic and commercial gas cylinders. During the festive season, activity in hotels and restaurants increases significantly. Furthermore, with a variety of dishes being prepared at home, gas consumption rises, making cooking gas a significant part of the household budget. Given this, it is important to stay informed about any price fluctuations.
What is the price today?
There has been no change in the prices of domestic LPG cylinders today, providing some relief to families looking to manage their expenses ahead of the festive season. However, due to consistent price hikes, the cost of commercial LPG cylinders remains quite high for those running hotels, restaurants, *dhabas*, and catering businesses.
Today, the price of a 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinder is Rs 942 in Delhi, Rs 941.50 in Mumbai, and Rs 939.50 in Ghaziabad/Noida. There has been no change in domestic LPG cylinder prices throughout the month of October. On the other hand, the price of a 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder was increased by Rs 62.50 on October 1, bringing its cost in Delhi to Rs 2,810.
Check the latest prices by city.
| City |
Domestic LPG Cylinder Price (14.2 kg) |
Commercial LPG Cylinder Price (19 kg) |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi |
₹939.50 |
₹2,810.00 |
| Noida |
₹939.50 |
₹2,747.50 |
| Mumbai |
₹941.50 |
₹2,764.50 |
| Kolkata |
₹968.00 |
₹2,954.00 |
| Patna |
₹1,031.50 |
₹3,100.50 |
| Bengaluru |
₹944.50 |
₹2,764.00 |
| Narsinghpur |
₹969.50 |
₹3,063.50 |
| Singrauli |
₹972.50 |
₹3,064.00 |
| Aligarh |
₹960.00 |
₹2,835.00 |
HPCL is incurring heavy losses.
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) is currently facing a loss of approximately Rs 245 on every domestic LPG cylinder. According to reports, if the current market conditions persist, this loss could rise to about Rs 327 per cylinder in November. Consequently, the question arises: could the prices of domestic gas cylinders increase in November? However, there has been no official announcement regarding any price hikes yet.
