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The Central Government has taken a major strategic step to keep the country safe from possible shortage of LPG or international supply disruptions during the festive season and the coming months. In view of the tensions in West Asia and the risks arising in the movement of ships through the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has implemented an action plan to create a huge ‘buffer stock’ of domestic LPG supply. The government has fixed the maximum quota of daily production of LPG for the country’s public and private oil refineries and upstream companies, so that the supply of gas to the kitchens of Indian families can continue without any interruption even in case of any emergency or disruption in foreign imports.
Target of production of 63,810 metric tons per day: Strict instructions to refineries
Under the official order of the Petroleum Ministry, 21 major refineries and oil producing companies of the country are collectively required to utilize their full refining capacity daily. 63,810 metric tons Instructions have been given to ensure maximum production of LPG. This figure is capable of meeting about 70 percent of the country’s normal daily domestic consumption (about 91,000 tonnes) from domestic production alone. Under this scheme, Jamnagar Refinery of private sector Reliance Industries (RIL) has been assigned the largest quota of 18,000 tonnes of LPG production per day. Along with this, public sector Indian Oil (IOCL), Bharat Petroleum (BPCL) and Hindustan Petroleum (HPCL) have also been asked to expand their storage and transmission capacity.
18 August 2026: Latest rates of domestic and commercial LPG cylinders
Today, on August 18, prices of 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinders remain completely stable across the country, while 19 kg commercial cylinders are available at stable rates after the recent reduction:
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New Delhi: 14.2 kg domestic cylinder ₹942.00 | 19kg Commercial Cylinder ₹2,738.00
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Mumbai: 14.2 kg domestic cylinder ₹941.50 | 19 kg commercial cylinder ₹2,691.50
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Kolkata: 14.2 kg domestic cylinder ₹968.00 | 19 kg commercial cylinder ₹2,872.50
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Chennai: 14.2 kg domestic cylinder ₹957.50 | 19 kg commercial cylinder ₹2,906.00
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Noida/Greater Noida: 14.2 kg domestic cylinder ₹939.50 | 19kg Commercial Cylinder ₹2,738.00
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Jaipur: 14.2 kg domestic cylinder ₹945.50 | 19 kg commercial cylinder ₹2,765.50
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Hyderabad: 14.2 kg domestic cylinder ₹994.00 | 19kg Commercial Cylinder ₹2,985.00
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Patna: 14.2 kg domestic cylinder ₹1,031.50 | 19 kg commercial cylinder ₹3,018.00
Strong shield of energy security amid global crisis
India imports more than 60 percent of its total LPG demand, with most of the consignments coming through sea routes to the Gulf countries. Whenever international shipping routes are affected due to geopolitical tensions, there is a risk of delays in the timely delivery of imported gas. By fixing the production quota of domestic refineries by the Central Government, a strong ‘safety net’ has been created. In normal times, refineries will have operational flexibility, but in the event of any global supply crisis, this order will come into full effect immediately and ensure mandatory production is maintained, resulting in neither any shortage of gas in the country during festivals nor the possibility of black marketing.