Domestic LPG cylinder costlier by Rs 50 over a year, commercial cheaper by Rs 63
By Lokmat Times Desk | Updated: February 2, 2026 21:20 IST2026-02-02T21:20:03+5:302026-02-02T21:20:03+5:30
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: Although the price of the 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder was increased by Rs 50 on the very ...
Domestic LPG cylinder costlier by Rs 50 over a year, commercial cheaper by Rs 63
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar:
Although the price of the 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder was increased by Rs 50 on the very first day of February, a review of the past one year shows that it has become cheaper by a total of Rs 63 overall. While the immediate hike is noticeable, commercial gas prices have remained relatively under control in the long-term comparison.
Meanwhile, the price of the 14.2-kg domestic LPG cylinder has increased by a total of Rs 50 over the past year. However, as there has been no change in domestic gas prices for the last ten months, housewives and common consumers have received some relief.
Annual price trend
Domestic LPG cylinder
Month–Year — Price
March 2025 — Rs 811.50
May 2025 — Rs 861.50
February 2026 — Rs 861.50
Commercial LPG cylinder
Month–Year — Price
March 2025 — Rs 1,860
April — Rs 1,818
May — Rs 1,803.50
June — Rs 1,779
July — Rs 1,721
August — Rs 1,678
September — Rs 1,636
October — Rs 1,661.50
November — Rs 1,645
December — Rs 1,636.50
January 2026 — Rs 1,747
February — Rs 1,797
Traders left guessing
In 2025, the price of the commercial LPG cylinder stood at Rs 1,860. Prices gradually fell to Rs 1,636 by September. A Rs 20 hike followed in September, taking the price to Rs 1,651.50, after which it dropped by Rs 6 in November to Rs 1,645 and further by Rs 9 in December to Rs 1,636.50. However, in January, the price rose sharply by Rs 111 to Rs 1,747, followed by another Rs 50 hike two days ago, taking it to Rs 1,797. Commercial users find it difficult to predict next month’s prices.
— Mithun Vyas, owner, gas agency
Why the frequent fluctuations?
Oil marketing companies review LPG prices on the first day of every month. Pricing is determined based on international crude oil prices, transportation costs, fluctuations in currency exchange rates and distribution expenses.
Inflation factored into commercial pricing
The recent hike in commercial LPG prices has affected small vendors more severely. Large commercial establishments usually fix food prices keeping inflation in mind, which reduces the impact on them, restaurant owners said.
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