India cuts commercial LPG prices
Analysis based on 12 articles · First reported Aug 01, 2026 · Last updated Aug 01, 2026
The price cuts reduce operating costs for commercial LPG consumers, potentially boosting margins for restaurants and small businesses. For oil marketing companies, lower prices may compress margins but could improve demand and customer relations.
On August 1, 2026, oil marketing companies in India reduced the price of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders by Rs 202 in India — Delhi and Rs 209 in India — Kolkata, effective immediately. This marks the second consecutive monthly reduction, following a July 1 cut of up to Rs 183.50. The price of a 19-kg cylinder in India — Kolkata now stands at Rs 2,872.50. Domestic LPG cylinder prices remain unchanged. The reductions come after months of price hikes driven by global energy disruptions linked to the conflict in West Asia. The government also eased LPG supply restrictions for commercial and industrial users, restoring 50% of supplies that had been curtailed, and had invoked the Essential Commodities Act, 1955 to prioritize domestic consumption during the crisis. These measures provide relief to restaurants, hotels, and small businesses that rely heavily on commercial LPG.
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