There is welcome relief for commercial LPG users as the prices of 19-kg commercial gas cylinders have been reduced with effect from August 1, 2026. The latest revision lowers cylinder prices in several major cities, offering some respite to hotels, restaurants, eateries, and other businesses that rely heavily on commercial LPG.
However, there has been no change in the price of the 14.2-kg domestic LPG cylinder, meaning household cooking gas rates remain unchanged.
New commercial LPG cylinder prices
Following the latest revision, commercial LPG cylinder prices in key cities are as follows:
| City | New Price |
|---|---|
| Delhi | ₹2,738 |
| Kolkata | ₹2,872.50 |
| Patna | ₹3,018 |
| Lucknow | ₹2,860.50 |
According to the revised rates, the reduction is around ₹202 in Delhi and ₹209 in Kolkata, while other cities have also witnessed significant price cuts.
Relief for businesses
The latest reduction is expected to benefit commercial consumers, particularly:
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Hotels
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Restaurants
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Cafés
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Catering businesses
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Small food outlets
Lower LPG costs can help reduce operating expenses for these establishments, which depend on commercial cylinders for daily operations.
Second consecutive monthly price cut
This is the second consecutive reduction in commercial LPG cylinder prices.
On July 1, 2026, oil marketing companies had also lowered the price of a 19-kg commercial cylinder by ₹183.50, bringing the rate down in several cities. The August revision continues that trend, offering further relief to commercial users.
No change for domestic LPG users
While commercial cylinder prices have been revised, the price of the 14.2-kg domestic LPG cylinder remains unchanged. Household consumers will continue to pay the existing rates until the next price review.
Who decides LPG prices?
LPG prices in India are revised by state-owned oil marketing companies, including:
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Indian Oil Corporation (IOC)
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Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)
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Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)
These companies review LPG prices on the first day of every month, taking into account factors such as international energy prices, import costs, exchange rates, and overall market conditions before announcing revised rates.
The bottom line
Commercial LPG users have received another round of relief with the latest price cut effective from August 1, 2026. While businesses stand to benefit from lower fuel costs, domestic LPG consumers will have to wait, as household cylinder prices remain unchanged this month.
