LPG Price Slash: Commercial Cylinder Rates Drop by ₹51.5 – What You Need to Know!

Kokila Chokkanathan
Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have rolled out a fresh price revision for LPG cylinders effective September 1, 2025. While commercial gas cylinders have seen a notable price cut, domestic users will have to wait for further relief. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the latest update.


1. Big Relief for Businesses – Commercial LPG Cylinder Gets Cheaper

  • The price of 19 kg commercial LPG cylinders has been slashed by ₹51.5.
  • New Price in Delhi: ₹1,580 (down from ₹1,631.50).
  • This revision is expected to benefit restaurants, hotels, and small businesses that depend heavily on LPG for cooking and other operations.

2. No Change in Domestic LPG Prices

  • 14.2 kg domestic cylinders remain unchanged since april 8, 2025.
  • Current Domestic Prices:
    • Delhi – ₹853
    • Chennai – ₹868.50
    • Kolkata – ₹879
    • Mumbai – ₹852.50
Consumers using domestic cylinders for household cooking will not see any reduction this month.


3. City-Wise New Commercial LPG Rates (19 kg Cylinder)

The updated commercial LPG cylinder prices across key cities are:

  • Delhi – ₹1,580
  • Kolkata – ₹1,684
  • Mumbai – ₹1,531.5
  • Chennai – ₹1,738
Prices vary across states due to transportation costs and local taxes.


4. Why the Price Cut? Global oil Market Plays a Role

  • LPG prices are revised regularly based on international crude oil prices and currency fluctuations.
  • The latest reduction is data-aligned with softening global crude prices and improved supply dynamics.

5. Impact on Small Businesses & Hospitality Sector

  • Restaurants, bakeries, catering units, and small-scale food outlets will benefit the most from this price cut.
  • Savings in operating costs can help offset inflationary pressures data-faced by the hospitality and food industry.

6. Government’s Role: ₹30,000 Crore Compensation to OMCs

  • On August 8, 2025, the Union cabinet approved a compensation of ₹30,000 crore to oil companies.
  • The move aims to stabilize LPG prices amid global market uncertainties and prevent sharp hikes in future.

7. What to Expect Next – More Revisions Ahead?

  • Price revisions are done monthly, and future adjustments will depend on crude oil price trends.
  • If global energy prices continue to decline, further reductions in domestic LPG rates may follow.

8. Key Takeaway – Relief for Commercial Users, Wait Continues for Households

While businesses can celebrate immediate savings, domestic users may need to wait longer for a price cut. However, government subsidies and compensation measures indicate a possibility of stability in future LPG pricing.

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