Commercial LPG cylinder prices hiked Rs 42-53.50; Delhi rate hits Rs 3,113.50 from June 1

State oil marketers raised 19-kg commercial LPG prices, with Delhi at Rs 3,113.50 and Kolkata at Rs 3,255.50. The hike pressures margins for hotels, restaurants and QSR chains, while domestic cylinders remain untouched. Centre is simultaneously pushing 30-day strategic LPG reserves against 72,000-tonne daily demand.

— Source publishedMon, 1 Jun, 2026, 07:10 IST·First seen Mon, 1 Jun, 2026, 07:32 IST·Source Times of India · Business

What happened

Indian Oil Corporation · Commercial 19-kg LPG cylinder prices raised Rs 42-53.50 from June 1, hitting Rs 3,113.50 in Delhi and Rs 3,255.50 in Kolkata. Affects

Key facts

  • Rs 42-53.50 hike
  • Rs 3,113.50 Delhi
  • Rs 3,255.50 Kolkata
  • Rs 821.50 5kg FTL
  • 30-day LPG reserve target
  • 72,000 tonnes daily demand

Why this matters

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