LPG Cylinder Prices vary significantly across Indian cities, with commercial cooking gas costing as much as ₹336 more per cylinder in Patna than in Mumbai.
In October 2026, the price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder reached ₹3,100.50 in Patna, compared with ₹2,764.50 in Mumbai. Hyderabad also recorded a higher price of ₹3,065 per cylinder.
The difference comes at a time when commercial LPG prices have increased for the second consecutive month.
Oil marketing companies raised commercial cylinder rates by ₹62.50 to ₹71.50 across cities in October, while domestic cooking gas prices remained unchanged.
The price gap matters particularly for restaurants, hotels, food stalls and other businesses that depend on commercial LPG for daily cooking.
Households also face differences in domestic cylinder prices, although the gap is smaller than that seen in the commercial category.
LPG Cylinder Prices in Major Cities
The October 2026 rates show a clear difference between cities.
Mumbai has the lowest commercial LPG price among the cities highlighted, while Patna has the highest.
In Delhi, a 19-kg commercial cylinder costs ₹2,810, following an increase of ₹62.50.
Kolkata’s price stands at ₹2,954 after a ₹70 hike, while Chennai’s rate has reached ₹2,983 after an increase of ₹66.50.
Hyderabad’s commercial cylinder price is ₹3,065, following a ₹69 increase.
Patna recorded the largest increase among these cities, at ₹71.50, taking its price to ₹3,100.50.
These figures refer to commercial LPG cylinders, generally used by businesses.
They should not be confused with the 14.2-kg domestic cylinders commonly used in Indian households.
Why LPG Cylinder Prices Differ Across Cities
Transportation and distribution costs are important reasons for the difference in LPG prices.
Cylinders must travel from refineries, import terminals or bottling plants to local distributors, and the cost of moving and delivering them can vary depending on distance and infrastructure.
Local taxes and other distribution-related charges can also affect the final price.
As a result, even when the underlying price revision is similar across the country, customers in different cities may pay different amounts.
Commercial LPG pricing is also influenced by international energy markets.
India imports a substantial share of its LPG requirements, making domestic prices sensitive to international benchmark prices and import costs.
Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and disruptions that affect energy transportation can put additional pressure on international oil and gas prices.
When import costs rise, they can influence the prices paid by commercial consumers in India.
Domestic LPG Prices Remain Unchanged
While commercial cylinders became more expensive in October, domestic LPG prices remained unchanged. A 14.2-kg household cylinder costs ₹941.50 in Mumbai, ₹942 in Delhi and ₹994 in Hyderabad.
In Patna, the domestic cylinder price is ₹1,031.50.
This means households in Patna pay ₹90 more for a domestic cylinder than households in Mumbai, based on the reported October rates.
The difference is considerably smaller than the ₹336 gap between the commercial cylinder prices in the two cities.
Domestic and commercial LPG follow different pricing arrangements. Commercial cylinder prices are revised monthly in line with changing market conditions, while domestic prices may remain unchanged despite fluctuations in international costs.
For households, this means that a rise in commercial LPG rates does not automatically translate into an immediate increase in the price of a domestic cylinder.
Consumers should check the applicable local rate before booking a refill.
What Higher Commercial LPG Prices Mean for Businesses
Commercial LPG is widely used by restaurants, hotels, catering services, roadside food stalls and other businesses that require gas for cooking.
An increase of ₹62.50 to ₹71.50 per cylinder can add to operating expenses, especially for businesses that use several cylinders each month.
Businesses may need to account for these higher fuel expenses alongside other costs, including ingredients, transportation, rent and wages.
However, whether a business changes its menu prices depends on its individual costs and decisions; a price increase does not automatically mean consumers will pay more for meals.
For now, the October figures highlight the uneven cost of commercial cooking gas across India. Patna and Hyderabad remain more expensive than Mumbai and Delhi, while domestic LPG prices have stayed unchanged.
Future rates will depend on pricing revisions, international energy costs and local distribution expenses.
