LPG Price Today August 26: Check Domestic and Commercial Cylinder Rates in Major Cities

LPG Price Today, August 26, 2026: Cooking gas consumers continue to pay the existing rates for domestic LPG cylinders, with no fresh revision announced on Wednesday. The price of a standard 14.2-kg household cylinder remains unchanged across major cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai. Commercial LPG users, meanwhile, are benefiting from the price reduction introduced earlier this month.For households waiting for cheaper cooking gas, the latest update brings no additional relief. LPG prices vary from one city to another, making it useful for consumers to check the applicable rate in their location before placing a refill order.Domestic LPG Prices Remain Unchanged on August 26The latest rates indicate that domestic LPG cylinder prices have been kept at their previous levels. Consumers have therefore neither received a fresh price cut nor faced another increase on August 26.In Delhi, a 14.2-kg domestic LPG cylinder is priced at ₹942. Mumbai has a slightly lower rate of ₹941.50, while consumers in Kolkata are paying ₹968. In Chennai, the same cylinder costs ₹957.50.Domestic LPG prices were increased by ₹29 per cylinder in June. Since that revision, household cylinder rates have remained unchanged in Delhi and several other major cities.The stability means consumers have avoided another increase this month, although households hoping for a reduction in their monthly cooking-gas expenses will have to continue paying the prevailing prices.LPG Cylinder Rates Across Major Indian CitiesThe price of an LPG cylinder is not identical throughout India. Rates can differ depending on the location and applicable distribution and transportation costs. Here are the domestic and commercial LPG prices reported for major cities on August 26:City Domestic LPG (14.2 kg) Commercial LPG (19 kg)Kolkata₹968.00₹2,872.50Mumbai₹941.50₹2,691.50Chennai₹957.50₹2,906.00Gurugram₹950.50₹2,755.00Noida₹939.50₹2,738.00Bengaluru₹944.50₹2,821.00Bhubaneswar₹968.00₹2,908.00Chandigarh₹951.50₹2,760.00Hyderabad₹994.00₹2,985.00Jaipur₹945.50₹2,765.50Lucknow₹979.50₹2,860.50Patna₹1,031.50₹3,018.00Thiruvananthapuram₹951.00Not availableAmong the cities listed above, Patna has one of the highest domestic LPG rates at ₹1,031.50 for a 14.2-kg cylinder. Noida, on the other hand, is listed at ₹939.50.Consumers should verify the final price applicable to their distributor and location when booking a refill.Commercial LPG Users Got a Price Cut This MonthWhile household LPG rates have stayed unchanged, businesses received some relief at the beginning of August.Prices of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders were reduced by roughly ₹194 to ₹200, depending on the city. The reduction is particularly relevant for restaurants, hotels, catering businesses, food outlets and other establishments that depend heavily on commercial cooking gas.Even after the reduction, commercial cylinder prices differ considerably across cities. A 19-kg cylinder is listed at ₹2,691.50 in Mumbai, while the rate reaches ₹3,018 in Patna.India’s LPG Import Mix Is ChangingApart from retail prices, developments in India's LPG supply chain are also drawing attention. The country has traditionally depended heavily on Middle Eastern suppliers to meet its imported LPG requirements, but recent geopolitical risks in the Gulf region have contributed to a shift in sourcing patterns.Concerns surrounding shipping routes, including the Strait of Hormuz, have increased the importance of diversifying energy supplies.The United States has consequently emerged as a more significant source of LPG for India.LPG Imports From the US RiseAccording to Kpler data cited in the report, India imported approximately 0.89 million tonnes of LPG from the United States in July.Around 0.62 million tonnes had reportedly arrived from the US in August at the time of the update. American supplies were said to account for approximately 73% of India's total LPG imports during August.At the same time, shipments from some of India's traditional Gulf suppliers have declined sharply.Imports from the UAE during August were reported at approximately 140,000 tonnes, while supplies from Qatar stood at around 60,000 tonnes. LPG imports from Saudi Arabia were reported to be zero during both July and August.These shifts show how global geopolitical and shipping developments can influence India's energy-sourcing strategy, even when domestic retail cylinder prices remain unchanged in the short term.How to Check the Latest LPG Price Before BookingConsumers can confirm their latest LPG cylinder price through the digital services provided by their respective gas distributor.Indane customers can use Indian Oil's official online services and select their location to check applicable LPG rates. Bharat Gas consumers can use the company's online booking and payment facility to view the amount payable for a refill.HP Gas customers can check cylinder-related information through HP Pay and the company's digital services. Consumers can also use the UMANG app for supported LPG services, including refill-related facilities.Since LPG prices may vary by location, checking the amount displayed during the official booking process can help consumers confirm the current payable price.What LPG Consumers Should Know on August 26For domestic LPG users, the key takeaway is that there is no fresh price revision on August 26, 2026. A 14.2-kg cylinder continues to cost ₹942 in Delhi, ₹941.50 in Mumbai, ₹968 in Kolkata and ₹957.50 in Chennai.Commercial consumers are in a comparatively better position following the price reduction introduced earlier in August.With global LPG sourcing patterns also changing, consumers and businesses will be watching upcoming price revisions closely to see whether developments in international supply and energy markets eventually affect retail cylinder rates in India.