New Delhi—The new year has begun with an inflationary jolt for businesses as the government has raised the price of the 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder by ₹111, with the revised rates coming into effect from January 1, 2026. The increase is expected to push up operating costs for hotels, restaurants, eateries and other commercial establishments that rely heavily on LPG for daily operations.
In the national capital, the price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder has risen to ₹1,691.50, up from ₹1,580.50. In Kolkata, the price has climbed to ₹1,795 from ₹1,684, while Mumbai has seen an increase from ₹1,531 to ₹1,642.50. The hike reverses the marginal relief provided to businesses in recent months, when commercial LPG prices were reduced slightly.
According to data available on the Indian Oil Corporation’s website, the revised rate in Delhi marks the highest level for commercial LPG cylinders since June 2025. The price increase is likely to have a cascading impact on the food and hospitality sector, where fuel costs form a significant part of overall expenses, potentially affecting menu prices in the coming weeks.
In December 2025, the price of the commercial cylinder stood at ₹1,580.50 after a ₹10 cut, following an earlier ₹5 reduction in November. The latest hike effectively wipes out those reductions and adds further pressure on small and medium businesses.
Meanwhile, domestic LPG consumers have been spared from the increase. The government has left the prices of 14-kg household LPG cylinders unchanged across the country. At present, domestic LPG prices range between ₹850 and ₹960 in most cities. A household cylinder is priced at ₹853 in Delhi, ₹852.50 in Mumbai, ₹890.50 in Lucknow, ₹860 in Ahmedabad, ₹905 in Hyderabad, ₹916.50 in Varanasi and ₹951 in Patna.
While household budgets remain unaffected for now, the sharp rise in commercial LPG prices signals fresh cost pressures for the service sector as 2026 begins.
