LPG Prices on August 9: Domestic Rates Stay Unchanged, Commercial Cylinders Get Cheaper
- byManasavi
- 09 Aug, 2026
LPG Price Today, August 9, 2026: Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) prices remain an important part of monthly expenses for both households and businesses. While families continue to pay the existing price for 14.2 kg domestic cooking gas cylinders, commercial consumers have received significant relief following a reduction in the price of 19 kg LPG cylinders at the beginning of August.
As of Sunday, August 9, there has been no fresh revision in domestic LPG prices. However, hotels, restaurants, caterers, dhabas and other businesses using commercial LPG are benefiting from the latest price cut.
Domestic LPG Prices Remain Unchanged on August 9
Oil marketing companies have kept the price of the standard 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinder unchanged so far in August. This means households purchasing a refill will continue to pay the rates already applicable in their respective cities.
In New Delhi, a 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinder is currently priced at ₹942. Prices vary slightly across major metropolitan cities due to regional factors.
Here are the reported domestic LPG prices in key cities:
| City | 14.2 Kg Domestic LPG Price |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | ₹942 |
| Mumbai | ₹941.50 |
| Kolkata | ₹967.50 |
| Chennai | ₹958.50 |
Consumers should note that the final amount payable can differ depending on the location and applicable pricing structure.
Commercial LPG Users Get Relief in August
Unlike household cooking gas, commercial LPG became cheaper at the start of August.
Prices of 19 kg commercial LPG cylinders were reduced substantially from August 1, 2026, with the decline exceeding ₹200 in some markets. The move is particularly important for businesses that consume large quantities of cooking gas, including restaurants, hotels, food outlets, caterers and roadside eateries.
In Delhi, the price of a 19 kg commercial cylinder is around ₹2,738 following the latest revision.
Reported commercial LPG rates in major cities are approximately:
| City | 19 Kg Commercial LPG Price |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | ₹2,730–₹2,738 |
| Mumbai | ₹2,885.50 |
| Kolkata | Around ₹3,072 |
| Chennai | Around ₹3,100 |
Actual prices may vary slightly depending on the city and oil marketing company.
Why Haven't Domestic LPG Prices Fallen?
The difference between domestic and commercial LPG pricing has raised an obvious question among consumers: why did commercial cylinders become cheaper while household LPG prices remained unchanged?
Domestic cooking gas prices were last revised upward in June, when the price of a 14.2 kg cylinder in Delhi increased by ₹29. No further change has been announced for household cylinders in August.
LPG pricing is influenced by several factors, including international gas and energy prices, import costs, currency movements and domestic pricing considerations. Therefore, changes in commercial LPG prices do not necessarily result in an identical revision for household cylinders.
Could Cooking Gas Become More Expensive Later?
Consumers may also want to keep an eye on a proposal concerning India's strategic energy reserves.
According to reports, the government has been considering an additional levy on LPG and natural gas as part of efforts to strengthen the country's strategic fuel storage system. The proposed levy on LPG has reportedly been discussed at around ₹1.29 per kg.
However, the proposal has not yet resulted in a new charge on domestic LPG consumers. Therefore, customers should not treat the possible levy as an already implemented price increase.
Any future impact on cylinder prices would depend on the final government decision and how such a measure is implemented.
LPG Price Check for August 9
For households, the key takeaway is straightforward: there is no fresh increase or reduction in the price of a 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinder on August 9.
A domestic cylinder costs ₹942 in Delhi, ₹941.50 in Mumbai, ₹967.50 in Kolkata and ₹958.50 in Chennai, according to the rates cited above.
Commercial customers, meanwhile, are seeing the benefit of the August price revision. A 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder costs around ₹2,738 in Delhi after the latest reduction.
How Have Domestic LPG Prices Changed in One Year?
Although domestic LPG prices are currently stable, consumers have experienced an increase when prices are compared over a longer period.
According to the available figures, the price of domestic LPG increased by a cumulative ₹89 between September 2025 and August 2026.
One of the biggest revisions during this period reportedly came in March 2026, when domestic LPG prices increased by ₹60.
This means that while there is no fresh change in August, the cost of cooking gas remains higher than it was roughly a year ago.
Commercial LPG Prices Have Seen Sharp Fluctuations
Commercial LPG prices have been considerably more volatile.
Over the 12-month period, the overall difference is reported to be relatively small, but several sharp monthly movements were recorded along the way. The cited data indicates a major increase in May 2026, while August brought a substantial reduction.
The latest cut is therefore particularly significant for businesses where LPG accounts for a meaningful portion of operating expenses.
Restaurants, hotels and catering businesses with high monthly cylinder consumption could see a noticeable reduction in their fuel bills if the lower commercial rates continue.
Why LPG Prices Differ From One City to Another
LPG cylinder prices are not necessarily identical across India.
Oil marketing companies such as Indian Oil Corporation, Bharat Petroleum Corporation and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation periodically review LPG prices by considering several international and domestic factors.
Global LPG benchmarks, including Saudi Contract Prices, can influence costs. Movements in the rupee against the US dollar are also important because India imports a portion of its energy requirements.
Transportation expenses, local costs and applicable taxes or charges can further influence the final retail price in different locations.
As a result, a cylinder may cost slightly more or less in Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai or another city compared with Delhi.
What LPG Consumers Should Know Today
For August 9, 2026, household LPG users have neither received a fresh price cut nor faced a new hike. The 14.2 kg domestic cylinder continues to be sold at the prevailing August rate.
The bigger change this month has come for commercial customers, who are benefiting from lower 19 kg cylinder prices following the revision implemented at the beginning of August.
Consumers planning to book a refill should check the latest rate applicable to their city through their LPG distributor or oil marketing company, as the final retail price can vary by location.
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