LPG Price Cut Before Raksha Bandhan: Commercial Cylinder Becomes Cheaper Across India — Check New Rates
New Delhi | August 1, 2025 — In a major relief ahead of Raksha Bandhan, Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have announced a price cut of ₹33.50 on commercial LPG cylinders across the country. The new rates have come into effect from August 1, 2025, offering some financial ease to small businesses and commercial establishments.
Let’s take a look at what has changed and how it impacts consumers and businesses.
🔹 What Has Changed?
Starting August 1, the price of a 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder has been reduced by ₹33.50 across major cities. This comes as a timely relief for the hotel, catering, and food service industries, which rely heavily on commercial gas usage.
Here are the latest commercial LPG cylinder prices in key cities:
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Delhi: ₹1,631.50 (previously ₹1,665)
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Mumbai: ₹1,582.50 (previously ₹1,616)
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Kolkata: ₹1,734.50 (previously ₹1,769)
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Chennai: ₹1,789 (previously ₹1,823.50)
This price reduction will help cut costs for small businesses, especially in the hospitality sector, during the festive season.
🔹 Domestic LPG Cylinder Prices Remain Unchanged
While the commercial cylinder rates have dropped, there has been no change in the price of 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinders. The last revision in domestic gas prices was on April 8, 2025, and the rates have remained unchanged since then.
Here are the current domestic LPG cylinder prices in select cities:
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Delhi: ₹853
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Mumbai: ₹852.50
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Lucknow: ₹890.50
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Patna: ₹942.50
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Hyderabad: ₹905
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Indore: ₹881
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Ghaziabad: ₹850.50
Though there’s no price hike, households hoping for a cut in domestic gas prices will have to wait longer.
🔹 Ujjwala Scheme: Subsidy Still Available
Under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY), around 10 crore families continue to receive a subsidy of ₹300 per LPG cylinder. This amount is directly transferred to the beneficiary’s bank account, easing the financial burden on economically weaker sections.
🔹 Why This Matters
The reduction in commercial LPG prices is significant as it comes right before Raksha Bandhan and the onset of the festive season. Many food and catering businesses see a spike in demand during this period, and the price cut can help improve their margins.
However, the lack of any change in domestic cylinder prices may disappoint average households, especially with rising expenses in other areas.
✅ Key Highlights at a Glance:
| City | New Commercial Price (₹) | Previous Price (₹) |
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| Delhi | 1,631.50 | 1,665 |
| Mumbai | 1,582.50 | 1,616 |
| Kolkata | 1,734.50 | 1,769 |
| Chennai | 1,789 | 1,823.50 |
💬 Final Thoughts
While this ₹33.50 price cut on commercial LPG cylinders brings relief to businesses during a busy festival period, the unchanged domestic prices continue to strain household budgets. Consumers, especially homemakers and small enterprises, will need to keep a close watch on future price revisions to plan their monthly expenses efficiently.
With inflation hitting other daily essentials, any relief in fuel or gas prices, however small, is a welcome move. Let's hope domestic cylinder rates are also revised soon in the public’s favor.
