Commercial LPG nearly doubles in 6 months to ₹3,113.50; HoReCa margins squeezed

OMCs raised 19kg commercial LPG cylinder prices for the 7th time in six months, taking Delhi rates to ₹3,113.50 from ₹1,580.50 in Dec 2025. Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai see parallel hikes amid US-Iran tensions. Hotels, restaurants and QSR chains face acute input-cost pressure; domestic LPG untouched.

— Source publishedMon, 1 Jun, 2026, 10:32 IST·First seen Mon, 1 Jun, 2026, 11:10 IST·Source Business Today · Latest

What happened

Oil Marketing Companies · Commercial 19kg LPG cylinder price hiked 7th time in 6 months, nearly doubling to Rs 3113.50 in Delhi from Rs 1580.50 in December

Key facts

  • 3113.50
  • 3255.50
  • 1580.50
  • 993
  • 195.50
  • 114.50

Why this matters

Distressed HoReCa operators facing fuel-cost shock create acquisition openings in 6-12 months; also evaluate induction/PNG conversion vendors and LPG-alternative kitchen tech as bolt-on plays.