Will LPG cylinder prices be hiked further?
Oil and natural gas companies in India have increased Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) cylinders prices due to factors related to the Iran-Israel conflict. The issue of increased LPG prices has caught nationwide attention as queues of people outside gas agencies can be seen. The LPG price hike issue was also raised in the Parliament today (March 11, 2026) when the Congress-led opposition raised slogans against the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party. But why have LPG cylinders prices increased of late and is a further hike expected because of the Middle East crisis?
Why has the cost of LPG cylinders increased in India?
Global gas prices have risen sharply as the prolonged disruption in the Strait of Hormuz near Iran has tightened gas and oil supplies amid the escalating conflict involving Iran and the Israel–United States alliance. The ripple effects of the conflict are now starting to reflect in LPG prices across major Indian cities.
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India remains dependent on imports to meet its cooking gas requirements. Nearly 60% of the country’s LPG demand is met through imports with around 80-90% of these supplies coming from Middle Eastern nations such as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. As a result, any disruption in this region quickly impacts domestic LPG prices in India.
LPG price hike in India
Domestic LPG prices were hiked by Rs 60 across cities (Delhi: Rs 913 for a 14.2-kg non-subsidised cylinder), while commercial 19-kg cylinders rose by about Rs 114-115 (Delhi: Rs 1,883) on March 7, 2026. Reports have also emerged that many hotels and restaurants in Mumbai, Bengaluru and other metro cities have reported a shortage of LPG supply.
LPG gas cylinder rate today (March 11)
Here are the domestic LPG (14.2 kg cylinder) prices in top Indian cities on March 11, 2026. Prices are largely revised monthly by oil marketing companies and vary slightly due to transport and local taxes.
Will there be any other hike in LPG cylinder prices if the Iran-Israel conflict escalates?
The Ministry of Petroleum has issued orders to oil refineries for higher LPG production and using such extra production for domestic LPG use.
The ministry has prioritised domestic LPG supply to households and introduced a 25-day inter- booking period to avoid hoarding/black marketing.
Non domestic supplies from imported LPG are being prioritised to essential non-domestic sectors such as hospitals and educational institutions.
What did the minister and petroleum companies say about LPG price hike?
Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, stated: “We have taken steps to ensure that a 100% supply of CNG and PNG to domestic consumers is ensured and other industries continue to get 70-80% of their supplies, despite the war situation. We are committed to ensure an uninterrupted supply of affordable energy to our domestic consumers. There is no shortage for domestic consumers and no reason to panic.”
Indian Oil stated: “In light of current geopolitical disruptions affecting global fuel supply, steps have been taken to enhance LPG production and prioritise its availability for domestic consumers and essential non-domestic sectors such as hospitals and educational institutions. Requests from other non-domestic sectors will be reviewed by a committee of executive directors from Oil Marketing Companies and prioritised based on merit, necessity and product availability.”
Why has the cost of LPG cylinders increased in India?
Global gas prices have risen sharply as the prolonged disruption in the Strait of Hormuz near Iran has tightened gas and oil supplies amid the escalating conflict involving Iran and the Israel–United States alliance. The ripple effects of the conflict are now starting to reflect in LPG prices across major Indian cities.
Also read: Will petrol, diesel prices be hiked in India amid Middle East crisis? Here's what government revealed
India remains dependent on imports to meet its cooking gas requirements. Nearly 60% of the country’s LPG demand is met through imports with around 80-90% of these supplies coming from Middle Eastern nations such as Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. As a result, any disruption in this region quickly impacts domestic LPG prices in India.
LPG price hike in India
Domestic LPG prices were hiked by Rs 60 across cities (Delhi: Rs 913 for a 14.2-kg non-subsidised cylinder), while commercial 19-kg cylinders rose by about Rs 114-115 (Delhi: Rs 1,883) on March 7, 2026. Reports have also emerged that many hotels and restaurants in Mumbai, Bengaluru and other metro cities have reported a shortage of LPG supply.
LPG gas cylinder rate today (March 11)
Here are the domestic LPG (14.2 kg cylinder) prices in top Indian cities on March 11, 2026. Prices are largely revised monthly by oil marketing companies and vary slightly due to transport and local taxes.
Will there be any other hike in LPG cylinder prices if the Iran-Israel conflict escalates?
The Ministry of Petroleum has issued orders to oil refineries for higher LPG production and using such extra production for domestic LPG use.
Non domestic supplies from imported LPG are being prioritised to essential non-domestic sectors such as hospitals and educational institutions.
What did the minister and petroleum companies say about LPG price hike?
Indian Oil stated: “In light of current geopolitical disruptions affecting global fuel supply, steps have been taken to enhance LPG production and prioritise its availability for domestic consumers and essential non-domestic sectors such as hospitals and educational institutions. Requests from other non-domestic sectors will be reviewed by a committee of executive directors from Oil Marketing Companies and prioritised based on merit, necessity and product availability.”
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