Differences in LPG prices across states arise due to local Value Added Tax (VAT) and freight charges. Check LPG prices after recent ₹60 hike in domestic LPG cylinders.
City-wise LPG rates
The following retail rates are currently active in major cities across India"
The Strait of Hormuz is a key route that handles almost 20% of the world’s oil supplies which is strategically located along Iran's south coast. However, disruption in vessel movement due to ongoing Iran conflict with US-Israel caused LPG supply crisis, whose impact can be seen in prices. High volatility in crude oil prices has rippled across asset classes and has caused a spike in LPG rates.
The Indian government maintains that there is no shortage of cooking gas. However, the impact of LPG crisis was felt widely across several businesses in the hospitality sector which had to suspend operations temporarily.
As per ANI report, the Indian Navy has deployed two task forces of warships to aid in the safe transit of merchant vessels and tankers bringing gas and crude oil to the country through the Strait of Hormuz. To permit the safe passage of Indian-flagged ships, Iran asked for the exchange of three tankers seized by India.
Stellar Ruby, Asphalt Star and Al Jafzia were the three tankers India had earlier seized alleging that they were involved in illegal ship-to-ship transfers at sea. Asphalt Star and Al Jafzia were Nicaragua and Mali flagged while Stellar Ruby is Iranian-flagged vessel. According to the report, these tankers altered their identity and movements.
As of today, March 17, 2026, LPG prices in India remain at the elevated levels set following a significant hike on March 7.
Here are the latest retail rates for both domestic and commercial cylinders across major cities:
LPG Price List (March 17, 2026)
| City | Domestic (14.2 kg) | Commercial (19 kg) |
| New Delhi | ₹913.00 | ₹1,884.50 |
| Mumbai | ₹912.50 | ₹1,836.00 |
| Bengaluru | ₹915.50 | ₹1,958.00 |
| Kolkata | ₹939.00 | ₹1,988.50 |
| Chennai | ₹928.50 | ₹2,043.50 |
| Lucknow | ₹950.50 | ₹2,007.00 |
Key Highlights for March 2026
The March Hike: After nearly a year of relative stability (at around ₹853 in Delhi), domestic prices jumped by ₹60 this month.
This is the sharpest increase recorded in recent months. Commercial Rates: Commercial 19 kg cylinders also witnessed a steep climb, now priced at ₹1,884.50 in the national capital.
Subsidies: Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) beneficiaries continue to receive a ₹300 subsidy per cylinder, which is credited directly to their bank accounts to help offset these rising costs.
Supply Status: Despite the price surge and geopolitical concerns regarding the Strait of Hormuz, government officials have stated there is no shortage of LPG supply in the country.
They have urged consumers to avoid panic-booking.
Other Fuel Rates in Delhi (Today)
Petrol: ₹94.77 per litre
Diesel: ₹87.67 per litre
CNG: ₹77.09 per kg
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