LPG consumers have received a mixed price update at the beginning of October 2026. While businesses using commercial cooking gas are facing higher costs, households have been spared an increase in the price of the standard domestic LPG cylinder.

Oil marketing companies revised commercial LPG prices with effect from October 1, 2026. In Delhi, the price of a standard 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder increased by ₹62.50, taking the reported rate from ₹2,747.50 to ₹2,810.

Prices of some other commercial LPG cylinder categories and smaller FTL refills have also been revised.

For household consumers, however, the standard 14.2-kg domestic LPG cylinder remains unchanged at the reported rate of ₹942 in Delhi. This means the October revision has primarily affected commercial users rather than households using the regular domestic cylinder.

19-Kg Commercial LPG Cylinder Becomes Costlier

The biggest change concerns the standard commercial LPG cylinder commonly used by restaurants, hotels, catering businesses, dhabas and other commercial establishments.

According to the rates provided, the price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi has increased by ₹62.50.

The previous rate was ₹2,747.50, while the revised price is ₹2,810.

Other commercial cylinder variants have also seen increases.

The increase is particularly relevant for businesses with high daily LPG consumption, as even a moderate rise in the price of each cylinder can add to monthly operating expenses.

Smaller Commercial and FTL Cylinder Rates Also Revised

The price revision is not limited to the standard 19-kg commercial cylinder.

According to the figures provided, rates for some smaller FTL connections and refills have also increased.

A new 5-kg FTL connection is now quoted at ₹1,900.50, compared with ₹1,885 earlier. The 5-kg FTL refill has increased from ₹764 to ₹779.50.

For the smaller 2-kg category, a new connection is reported at ₹1,033, up from ₹1,027. The 2-kg refill has increased from ₹319 to ₹325.

Consumers should verify the applicable local rate because LPG prices and related charges can differ depending on location and product category.

Domestic LPG Price Remains Unchanged

The October revision has not brought an increase in the standard 14.2-kg domestic LPG cylinder rate cited in the report.

This provides some relief for households at the beginning of the festive season.

According to the supplied Delhi rates, the regular 14.2-kg domestic LPG cylinder remains priced at ₹942.

Other domestic LPG categories cited in the report are also shown at their existing rates.

These figures relate to the rates cited for Delhi. Domestic LPG prices can vary across cities because of transportation and other location-specific factors.

Commercial LPG Hike Could Raise Costs for Restaurants and Hotels

The increase in commercial LPG prices could affect businesses that depend heavily on cooking gas.

Restaurants, hotels, street-food businesses, dhabas, bakeries and catering companies can consume several commercial cylinders depending on the scale of their operations.

A ₹62.50 increase on each standard 19-kg cylinder may therefore result in higher monthly fuel expenses for businesses with substantial consumption.

The timing is also noteworthy because the festive season can bring increased activity for restaurants, sweet shops, catering businesses and food-service operators.

However, a rise in commercial LPG prices does not automatically mean that restaurant or food prices will increase. Businesses may absorb the additional expense, adjust other costs or revise prices depending on their individual circumstances.

Why Do LPG Prices Change?

LPG prices can be influenced by several domestic and international factors.

India imports a significant portion of its energy requirements, meaning movements in global energy prices can influence domestic fuel costs. Currency fluctuations can also play a role because international energy transactions are generally denominated in US dollars.

Other factors can include freight expenses, distribution costs and the pricing decisions of oil marketing companies under the applicable framework.

Commercial LPG prices are revised periodically, which means businesses should monitor the latest rates rather than assuming that the current price will remain unchanged for a long period.

Domestic Consumers Get Relief During the Festive Period

For households, the key takeaway from the October revision is that the standard domestic LPG rate has not been increased in the figures cited.

With the 14.2-kg domestic cylinder remaining at ₹942 in Delhi, families are not facing the same October price increase as commercial consumers.

That distinction is important because commercial and domestic LPG cylinders fall under different pricing categories. A change in the price of a 19-kg commercial cylinder does not necessarily mean that the 14.2-kg household cylinder will also become more expensive.

Check Your City's Rate Before Booking a Cylinder

LPG consumers should verify the current price applicable in their city before placing a refill order.

While the reported Delhi price for a 19-kg commercial cylinder is ₹2,810 and the standard domestic cylinder is ₹942, rates may vary in other locations.

Consumers should also distinguish between standard domestic cylinders, commercial cylinders, composite cylinders and other LPG products because their prices are not the same.

For October 2026, the major development is clear: commercial LPG has become more expensive from October 1, while the standard domestic LPG cylinder price cited in the report remains unchanged.

Businesses may consequently face some additional operating costs during the festive period, while household consumers have, for now, avoided a fresh increase in their regular cooking-gas cylinder price.

Disclaimer: LPG prices mentioned above are based on the figures supplied for October 2026 and may vary by city, distributor and cylinder category. Consumers should check the latest rate with their LPG provider before booking a refill.