Commercial LPG up Rs 42 in Delhi, Rs 53.50 in Kolkata — fifth hike in four months

19 kg commercial cylinder prices raised again across metros, with Kolkata seeing the steepest jump. The cumulative four-month climb squeezes margins for QSR chains, cloud kitchens, hotels and standalone restaurants reliant on LPG for back-of-house operations.

— Source publishedMon, 1 Jun, 2026, 08:17 IST·First seen Mon, 1 Jun, 2026, 08:22 IST·Source Indian Express · Business

What happened

Commercial LPG cylinder (19 kg) prices raised by Rs 42 in Delhi, with Kolkata seeing the steepest Rs 53.50 hike — fifth increase in four months. Directly raises

Key facts

  • Rs 42 hike
  • Rs 53.50 in Kolkata
  • 19 kg cylinder
  • 5th hike in 4 months

Why this matters

Distressed cloud-kitchen and standalone-restaurant operators become tuck-in targets as sustained input inflation forces consolidation among sub-scale players lacking pricing power.

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