LPG gas cylinder prices across India remained unchanged on Sunday, March 22, 2026, following the recent nationwide hike earlier this month. Oil marketing companies have not announced any fresh revision, keeping both domestic and commercial gas rates steady. The last revision came into effect on March 7, when cooking gas prices were increased amid global supply disruptions linked to geopolitical tensions in West Asia.
LPG prices today
As of today, domestic LPG (14.2 kg cylinder) prices continue at:
- New Delhi: ₹913 per cylinder
- Mumbai: ₹912.50 per cylinder
- Kolkata: ₹939 per cylinder
- Chennai: ₹928–₹928.50 per cylinder
For commercial LPG (19 kg cylinder):
- New Delhi: ₹1,884.50
- Mumbai: ~₹1,836
- Kolkata: ~₹1,988.50
- Chennai: ~₹1,960+
These rates remain unchanged from previous days and continue to be applicable on March 22.
The earlier revision was driven by global supply concerns and rising import costs, especially due to tensions in key energy-exporting regions.
In a step aimed at easing pressure on the food and hospitality sector, the government on Saturday approved an additional 20% allocation of commercial LPG cylinders, raising total supply to about 50% of pre-conflict levels. The move comes as businesses continue to grapple with supply constraints.
Industry estimates suggest the shortage had a significant impact, with nearly a third of hotels and restaurants forced to temporarily shut operations, while others scaled back working hours and reduced menu offerings. The government has acknowledged that supply remains tight, but recent measures indicate a gradual improvement in availability.
India relies heavily on imports to meet its LPG demand, with a large share sourced from West Asia. To manage disruptions, authorities have been diversifying supplies by sourcing from countries such as the United States, Russia, Japan, and Norway, while also pushing for faster adoption of piped gas infrastructure.
(With inputs from IANS)
