LPG Cylinder Price Hiked Today (April 1, 2026): Price Jumps to ₹195.50, 2026; No Change in Domestic Gas Rates

LPG Cylinder Price Hiked Today (April 1, 2026): On April 1 2026 India experienced another increase in LPG prices when oil marketing companies raised their commercial LPG cylinder rates while maintaining their domestic cooking gas rates. The current price changes show ongoing fluctuations in worldwide energy markets which result from political conflicts in West Asia.

Commercial LPG Prices Hiked by ₹195.50

Across major cities, the cost of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders has increased by ₹195.50, which represents another significant price increase in 2026. Reports indicate that Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, and other metropolitan areas experienced similar price increases.

The commercial cylinder prices have now risen for four consecutive months with total increases reaching almost ₹500 since the previous four-month period.

As of April 1 2026 domestic LPG prices for 14.2 kg cylinders remain stable despite the rising commercial LPG rates.

LPG Cylinder Price Hiked Today (April 1, 2026): Prices in Major Cities

Delhi

• Domestic LPG (14.2 kg): ₹913
• Commercial LPG (19 kg): ₹2,078.50

Mumbai

• Domestic LPG (14.2 kg): ₹912.50
• Commercial LPG (19 kg): Around ₹1,950–₹2,000

Bengaluru

• Domestic LPG (14.2 kg): Around ₹915.50
• Commercial LPG (19 kg): Around ₹2,100

Kolkata

• Domestic LPG (14.2 kg): ₹939
• Commercial LPG (19 kg): ₹2,208

Chennai

• Domestic LPG (14.2 kg): Around ₹928
• Commercial LPG (19 kg): Around ₹2,190

These rates have remained stable since the ₹60 hike implemented earlier in March 2026.

(Commercial prices vary slightly by distributor and taxes).

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Impact on Consumers & Businesses

The current domestic LPG prices do not create any financial difficulties for households.

• Restaurants and hotels experience intense financial strain because commercial LPG prices keep increasing.
• The operational cost increases which start in 2026 will drive higher food prices.
• Small enterprises and the hospitality industry will suffer from commercial LPG price increases according to industry experts who provide this warning.

LPG Price Trend  2026

• February 2026: +₹49 (commercial)
• March 2026: +₹115 (commercial), +₹60 (domestic)
• April 2026: +₹195.50 (commercial), no change in domestic

The LPG price change on April 1 2026 will create new expenses which will affect only commercial users. The domestic market remains protected from present commercial LPG price increases which will eventually create economic impacts that affect both food and service industries.