LPG Rates in March 2026: Commercial cooking gas prices raised! This is how much businesses pay per cylinder now

LPG, LPG Rate, LPG Cylinder Price (March 2026): Commercial LPG rates were hiked with effect from March 1, marking a third straight monthly increase in the prices. In some respite for the public, domestic LPG rates were left unchanged. The latest revision marks an upward revision of Rs 28 per 19 kg cylinder in the price of commercial LPG. This is on top of the Rs 49 hike announced last month.

Cumulatively, the price of a 19 kg LPG cylinder in the national capital has been increased by Rs 188 since January 1, data shows.

The price of commercial cooking gas now stands at Rs 1,768.5 per cylinder (19 kg) in New Delhi, Rs 1,875.5 in Kolkata, Rs 1,720.5 in Mumbai and Rs 1,929 in Chennai.

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Currently, state-run oil marketing companies Indian Oil Corp Ltd (IOCL), Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd (HPCL) review the retail prices of LPG refills every month, announcing any revisions at the start of each month to align them with the global benchmarks and forex rates.

Here's how commercial LPG rates have moved in the past year:

LPG is sold in 19 kg units to commercial entities, like restaurants, hotels and factories, and in 14.2 kg refills for private use.

The latest commercial LPG rates in the four metros are listed below:

The prices of domestic-use LPG refills have remained at the current levels since August 1, according to information available on the IOCL website.

According to IOCL, which supplies LPG under the Indane brand, the 19 kg Indane LPG cylinders are suitable for use in hotels, restaurants, cafes, canteens and for industrial applications. With a flow rate ranging between 0.5 kg/hr and 0.6 kg/hr, these cylinders are used in the multiple cylinder manifolds, while 47.5 kg LPG cylinders, with a flow rate ranging from 5 to 6 kg/hr with a 47.5 kg liquid off take (LOT) cylinder, are provided to commercial kitchens, like hotels, hospitals, restaurants and other industrial customers, according to its website.

The three companies, IOCL, BPCL and HPCL, also offer a range of online services to enable their customers to perform a range of tasks with convenience.

These services enable them to check the latest prices and book cylinder refills.

These facilities include mobile apps as well as WhatsApp- and SME-enabled services.

For instance, Indian Oil Corporation offers a missed-call service wherein its consumers can receive assistance on their mobile phones by giving a missed call to the number specified in the above image.

Indian Oil, HPCL and BPCL also provide a host of WhatsApp-linked services through their respective mobile apps.

Here are answers to a few frequently ked questions on the subject:

What changed in LPG prices on March 1, 2026?

Commercial LPG cylinder prices were increased by Rs 28 per 19 kg cylinder, effective March 1.

Domestic LPG rates were left unchanged.

Is this the first hike in recent months?

No. This marks the third consecutive monthly increase in commercial LPG prices.

How much have commercial LPG prices risen in 2026 so far?

Since January 1, the price of a 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi has cumulatively risen by Rs 188.

Who decides LPG prices in India?

State-run oil marketing companies -- Indian Oil Corporation Limited, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited -- review LPG prices every month and announce revisions at the start of each month.

How often are LPG prices revised?

Retail LPG prices are reviewed monthly and revised at the beginning of each month in line with global benchmarks and forex rates.

What is the difference between commercial and domestic LPG cylinders?

Commercial LPG is sold in 19 kg cylinders to entities such as restaurants, hotels and factories.

Domestic LPG is supplied in 14.2 kg cylinders for household use.

Have domestic LPG prices changed on March 1?
No.

Where are 19 kg LPG cylinders typically used?

According to Indian Oil Corporation, 19 kg cylinders under its Indane brand are used in hotels, restaurants, cafes and industrial applications.