New Delhi: Before Diwali, common people and businessmen have been hit by inflation. With the beginning of the month of November, the prices of commercial LPG cylinders have been increased across the country. From November 1, 2026, new rates for 19 kg commercial gas cylinders have come into effect in many cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Patna and Lucknow. However, it is a matter of relief that there has been no change in the prices of domestic LPG cylinders at present.
In the capital Delhi, a 19 kg commercial cylinder now costs Rs 2,820. Earlier its price was Rs 2,810. That means cylinder has become costlier by Rs 10 in Delhi. At the same time, the 14.2 kg cylinder for domestic use is stable at Rs 942. Earlier on October 1 also, the prices of commercial cylinders were increased by Rs 62.50.
In which cities did the prices of commercial cylinders increase?
There has been different increase in the prices of commercial LPG cylinders in different cities of the country. In Chennai, a 19 kg cylinder now costs Rs 2,994.50, whereas in October its price was Rs 2,983. Here the cylinder has become costlier by Rs 11.50. However, the price of domestic gas cylinder remains at Rs 957.50.
The new rate of commercial cylinder in Mumbai is Rs 2,764, while domestic cylinder is available for Rs 941.50. The price of commercial cylinder in Ahmedabad has increased from Rs 2,831.50 to Rs 2,842. There has been an increase of Rs 10.50 here. The price of domestic cylinder is stable at Rs 949.
In Shillong, commercial cylinder costs Rs 3,091 and domestic cylinder costs Rs 1,007.50. At the same time, the price of commercial cylinder in Patna has increased to Rs 3,132. Here domestic cylinder is available for Rs 1,040. In Lucknow, the price of commercial cylinder has now become Rs 2,942, while the price of domestic cylinder remains at Rs 979.50.
Have the prices of domestic gas cylinders also increased?
Despite the increase in the prices of commercial LPG cylinders, domestic consumers are currently relieved. There has been no change in the rate of 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinder on November 1. Its price remains at Rs 942 in Delhi, Rs 941.50 in Mumbai and Rs 957.50 in Chennai. However, the price of domestic cylinder is different in different cities.
Which businessmen will be affected by commercial cylinders becoming expensive?
19 kg commercial LPG cylinder is mainly used in hotels, restaurants, dhabas, catering services and other commercial establishments. In such a situation, increasing its price may affect the costs of traders.
Due to gas becoming expensive, the expenses of hotel and restaurant operators may increase. There is a possibility of its impact on the prices of food items also. However, whether the prices of food served to customers will increase or not will depend on other costs of traders and market conditions.
How much has the price of commercial cylinders changed in the last 12 years?
The price of 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi has seen a lot of fluctuations in the last 12 years. According to historical data of Indian Oil Corporation, the price of a commercial cylinder in November 2014 was Rs 1,449. It dropped to Rs 1,009 in November 2015 and Rs 968 in November 2016.
After this, the price increased to Rs 1,310.50 in November 2017 and Rs 1,606.50 in November 2018. The cylinder was priced at Rs 1,204 in November 2019 and Rs 1,241.50 in November 2020.
In November 2021, the price of commercial cylinder reached Rs 2,000.50. After this, it decreased to Rs 1,744 in November 2022 and Rs 1,833 in November 2023. The price was recorded at Rs 1,802 in November 2024 and Rs 1,590.50 in November 2025. At the same time, its price in Delhi has increased to Rs 2,820 in November 2026.
