LPG prices across India remained largely unchanged on May 13, 2026, with domestic household cylinder rates holding steady across major metro cities. However, commercial LPG cylinder prices continued to remain significantly higher, reflecting ongoing pressure from global fuel markets and market-linked pricing mechanisms.
The latest price revision released by oil marketing companies showed no change in the cost of 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinders used by households. In contrast, 19 kg commercial cylinders, widely used by restaurants, hotels, food outlets, and small businesses, continued to trade at elevated levels in key urban markets.
Domestic LPG Prices Stable Across Major Cities
According to the latest update, domestic LPG cylinder prices remained unchanged in all major metro cities. In New Delhi, the price of a 14.2 kg domestic cylinder stood at ₹913.00, while Mumbai reported a slightly lower rate of ₹912.50.
In Kolkata, domestic LPG prices were recorded at ₹939.00, making it one of the costliest metro cities for household LPG usage. Chennai also continued to report relatively higher rates, with domestic cylinders priced at ₹928.50.
The stability in domestic cylinder prices reflects the government’s continued effort to maintain relatively controlled pricing for household consumers despite fluctuations in international energy markets.
Commercial LPG Cylinder Prices Stay High
Commercial LPG cylinders continued to remain expensive across India’s major business centres. The latest rates showed a 19 kg commercial cylinder priced at ₹3,071.50 in New Delhi, while Kolkata recorded one of the highest commercial LPG rates at ₹3,202.00.
In Mumbai, the commercial LPG cylinder price stood at ₹3,024.00, whereas Chennai reported the highest commercial LPG rate among the four metro cities at ₹3,237.00.
Commercial LPG prices are directly linked to market conditions and are revised more frequently based on global fuel prices and import costs. As a result, commercial users continue to experience higher fuel expenses compared to domestic consumers.
Factors Influencing LPG Price Movements
LPG prices in India are revised periodically by oil marketing companies depending on several domestic and international factors. One of the biggest drivers remains fluctuations in global crude oil prices and international LPG benchmark rates.
Apart from crude oil trends, changes in freight and transportation costs, supply chain disruptions, and currency movements between the Indian rupee and the US dollar also influence final LPG pricing in the domestic market.
Commercial LPG prices generally witness sharper volatility because they are more closely aligned with international market movements. Domestic household cylinders, on the other hand, are often partially protected through policy measures aimed at reducing the burden on consumers.
Impact on Commercial Establishments
The elevated commercial LPG prices continue to impact restaurants, hotels, catering businesses, and other commercial establishments that rely heavily on LPG for daily operations. Fuel costs remain an important component of operational expenditure for businesses in the hospitality and food service sectors.
With commercial LPG rates remaining above ₹3,000 across most metro cities, businesses are continuing to monitor fuel expenses closely amid ongoing uncertainty in global energy markets.
Summary
LPG prices in India remained unchanged for domestic consumers on May 13, 2026, across major metro cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai. However, commercial LPG cylinder rates continued to stay elevated due to global energy market trends, rising import costs, and market-linked pricing mechanisms. While household cylinder prices remained stable, commercial establishments continued to face higher fuel expenses across urban markets.
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