Commercial LPG rises Rs 62.50 to Rs 2,810 per 19-kg cylinder from October 1

Commercial LPG suppliers raised the price of a 19-kg cylinder by Rs 62.50 to Rs 2,810 from Thursday, October 1. From October 1, 2026, domestic consumers must complete Biometric Aadhaar Authentication to book refills at the regulated price with applicable subsidy.

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The numbers

September commercial LPG price increase: Rs 9.50

Why it matters to operators and investors

Back-to-back commercial LPG increases add margin pressure for LPG-dependent food retailers, making fuel intensity and pricing power key differentiators in near-term earnings resilience.

What to watch next

  • Food retailers' menu-price increases or discount withdrawals
  • Retailer disclosures of higher fuel costs and weaker operating margins
  • The next commercial LPG price announcement
  • Domestic refill-booking disruptions linked to incomplete biometric authentication