New LPG Rates in March 2026: Cooking gas becomes more expensive; see 19, 14.2 kg rates per cylinder

LPG, LPG Rate, LPG Cylinder Price (March 2026): Days after commercial LPG prices were raised across the country, now state-run oil marketing companies OMCs IOCL, BPCL and HPCL have raised even domestic cooking gas LPG cylinder prices. This marks the first such hike in about 11 months. The revision, say analysts, reflects emerging pressure from the Middle East crisis and global energy markets.

The LPG rate hike comes at a time when Israel alongside the US continue to engage against Iran in a conflict that began after joint strikes by the US and Israel against Tehran killed Iran's Supreme Leader. Iran has been targeting several nations in the Middle East since, including those that host American military bases.

With the latest revision, which took effect on Saturday, March 7, the price of a 14.2 kg LPG refill -- meant for use in households -- has risen to Rs 913 from Rs 853 per unit in the national capital. Also, the commercial cooking gas refill -- for use by businesses like restaurants and industrial workshops -- stands raised by Rs 114.5 to Rs 1,768.5 per unit in New Delhi.

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LPG rates vary from state to state because of local levies.

Middle East crisis starts to pinch your pocket

The news signals the first visible impact of the ongoing crisis in the Middle East crisis on Indian energy consumers. The last revision, which took effect on March 1, led to commercial LPG rate rising by Rs 28 in the national capital while the domestic price was left unchanged.

With the latest hike, the price of 19 kg LPG refills, in the national capital, has been raised by Rs 302.5 so far this year, data shows.

What is the LPG price hike based on?

According to government sources, the hike is based on the Saudi Contract Price, which has increased significantly over the past few months.

Saudi Contract Price is an international benchmark price that determines the import costs of LPG cargoes.

The government subsidy on cylinders under the Ujjwala scheme remains unchanged at Rs 300 per cylinder, said one of the official sources.

Currently, state-run oil marketing companies review LPG prices every month. These companies -- Indian Oil Corp Ltd (IOCL), Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum Corp Ltd (HPCL) -- review domestic rates constantly and implement any revisions intermittently to align them with global benchmarks and forex rates.

LPG is sold in 19 kg cylinders to commercial entities, and in 14.2 kg refills to households.

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

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 7, 2026?

Domestic as well as commercial LPG cylinder prices were increased.

How rare is the hike in domestic LPG rates?

The March 7 hike, in particular, marks the first upward revision in about 11 months.

Which entities decide 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?

Typically, retail LPG prices are reviewed monthly and revised at the beginning of each month, and any additional number of times, to align them 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 7?

Yes.

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.