Oil marketing companies have implemented a revision in the pricing of 19 kg commercial LPG gas cylinders, taking effect from September 1, 2026. Across different urban centres, the rates have seen a hike ranging between Rs 9.50 and Rs 11.50 per cylinder. At the same time, households have received relief as the 14.2 kg domestic cooking gas cylinders remain priced identically to the previous month.
Metropolitan City Rate Revisions
In the national capital of Delhi, the price of a 19 kg LPG cylinder has been hiked by Rs 9.50, taking the new rate to Rs 2,747.50 per cylinder. Similarly, commercial LPG rates in Mumbai surged by Rs 9.50 to reach Rs 2,701 per cylinder. In Chennai, the price increased by Rs 10.50, settling at Rs 2,916.50. The highest upward revision was recorded in Kolkata, where the commercial cylinder became dearer by Rs 11.50, bringing the price to Rs 2,884 per cylinder for September 2026.
Rates Across Other Cities and Highest Pricing
Several other regions witnessed similar upward adjustments in commercial cylinder prices. Thiruvananthapuram and Bangalore registered a hike of Rs 10 each, with rates moving to Rs 2,784 and Rs 2,831 respectively. Cities like Bhubaneswar and Hyderabad experienced an 11-rupee increase each, pushing prices to Rs 2,919 and Rs 2,996. Patna continues to record the most expensive commercial LPG across the country, with prices touching Rs 3,029 per cylinder following an 11-rupee hike. In urban centers like Gurgaon, Noida, Chandigarh, and Lucknow, prices went up by Rs 9.50 each to reach Rs 2,764.50, Rs 2,747.50, and Rs 2,769.50 respectively, while Jaipur saw a Rs 10.50 increase to Rs 2,776 per cylinder.
Domestic LPG Stability and Consumption Breakdown
This latest price revision follows cuts implemented by oil marketing companies during July and August 2026. For domestic consumers, 14.2 kg LPG cylinder prices for September 2026 remain steady at Rs 942 in Delhi, Rs 968 in Kolkata, Rs 941.50 in Mumbai, and Rs 957.50 in Chennai. Patna maintains the highest domestic cylinder price at Rs 1,031.50, whereas Noida offers the cheapest domestic LPG at Rs 944.50 per cylinder. According to Indian Oil, 5 kg and 14.2 kg cylinders are primarily designated for household use, accounting for roughly 90 percent of all gas distributed, while 19 kg, 47.5 kg, and 425 kg jumbo cylinders cater to industrial and commercial segments.
Global Crude Oil Dynamics and Geopolitical Tensions
International crude oil price movements serve as a foundational element considered by oil marketing companies when determining LPG rates. Global benchmarks for both US WTI and Brent crude remain elevated above $86 per barrel and near $91 per barrel, driven by an 8 to 9 percent surge throughout August. Meanwhile, geopolitical friction involving the US and Iran has escalated, casting uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz and threatening global oil supply chains. Trading Economics data indicates that US forces targeted two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island, prompting retaliatory Iranian strikes against the UAE and Jordan, which renewed hostilities after a month of relative calm. President Donald Trump further extended military threats toward Kharg Island, Iran's primary oil export hub. Although major Gulf producers such as the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Iraq continue shipping volumes through the strait, a supertanker caught fire after striking two naval mines, highlighting ongoing navigation risks. Concurrently, refining capacity constraints resulting from refinery strikes in Russia have propelled refined-product margins to fresh highs.
