Commercial cooking gas has become pricier right in the middle of the festive season. Starting November 1, 2026, oil marketing companies have revised the price of 19 kg commercial LPG cylinders upward, making them more expensive by Rs 10 to Rs 17 across major cities. This adjustment arrives right before Diwali, posing an added operational expense for restaurants, caterers, hotels, and roadside eateries during peak consumer demand. Meanwhile, households can breathe a sigh of relief as the rates for 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinders remain entirely untouched for the current month.
Revised Commercial Cylinder Rates Across Major Metros
Data from Indian Oil shows that in the national capital of Delhi, the price of a 19 kg commercial cylinder has gone up by Rs 10 to reach Rs 2,820 with effect from November 1, 2026. This is an increase from the October rate of Rs 2,810 per cylinder, marking the lowest hike among all four metropolitan hubs.
Kolkata recorded the steepest increase, where the price climbed by Rs 17 to touch Rs 2,971 per cylinder in November 2026, compared to October's rate of Rs 2,954. In Mumbai, buyers will now pay Rs 2,775 per commercial cylinder, reflecting an increase of Rs 10.50 over the previous month's price of Rs 2,764.50. In Chennai, the cost rose by Rs 11.50, taking the cylinder rate to Rs 2,994.50 from Rs 2,983 recorded in October 2026.
Global Energy Benchmarks Drive Domestic Revisions
The latest price revision follows significant upticks in overseas benchmark fuel prices. Major international producers Saudi Aramco and Algeria's Sonatrach sharply increased their propane and butane rates for November 2026 contracts. Saudi Aramco raised its propane rate by 5.9 percent, an increase of $40 to $720 per metric ton. It also raised butane prices by 6.8 percent or $50, bringing the rate to $780 per metric ton.
Algeria's state producer Sonatrach instituted even steeper adjustments to its official selling prices for liquefied petroleum gas. For November 2026, Sonatrach hiked propane by 23 percent or $155 to $825 per metric ton. Its butane selling price saw an aggressive 40 percent jump of $300, settling at $1,050 per metric ton. These spikes coincide with broader energy pressure, as crude oil benchmark prices gained 11 to 12 percent through October 2026, pushing Brent crude past $113 per barrel and US WTI crude above $104 per barrel.
Pricing Mechanics in the Indian Fuel Market
Imported gas plays a fundamental role in setting Indian retail prices. The country heavily relies on the Saudi Contract Price declared monthly by Saudi Aramco, which acts as a primary price benchmark for supplies flowing into Asian importing nations. As noted in a PIB explainer, commercial LPG rates in India are completely market-determined and directly linked to these international energy quotes. Monthly changes in commercial cylinder costs strictly reflect the movement of global fuel rates along with import and freight overheads.
Domestic Kitchen Cylinder Rates Remain Steady
In contrast to the commercial market, retail consumers have been shielded from price shifts. Oil marketing companies have maintained domestic LPG rates without change since June 7, 2026. On that date, prices for 14.2 kg cylinders sold under the Indane, HP, and Bharat Gas brands were increased by Rs 29, which followed an earlier steep increase of Rs 60 implemented on March 7, 2026. Domestic prices remain unchanged for November 2026.
During October 2026, domestic 14.2 kg cylinder prices stood at Rs 942 in Delhi, Rs 968 in Kolkata, Rs 941.50 in Mumbai, and Rs 957.50 in Chennai. The highest domestic cylinder price in the country was in Patna, where it stood at Rs 1,031.50. In terms of national fuel volume, 5 kg and 14.2 kg cylinders represent the bulk of consumer supply, accounting for nearly 90 percent of all distributed gas across the country. Conversely, the 19 kg, 47.5 kg, and 425 kg Jumbo cylinders are dedicated exclusively to commercial and industrial establishments, where this pre-festival hike directly adds to running kitchen expenses.
