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Everyone’s eyes are fixed on the prices of LPG gas cylinders which determine the kitchen budget of the common man across the country. According to the latest rates released by the government oil marketing companies (IOCL, BPCL and HPCL) today, 15 November 2026, there has been no new change in the prices of domestic 14.2 kg LPG cylinder. This has brought great relief to crores of middle class and poor families of the country. In this season of Chhath festival and weddings, where the consumption of LPG increases rapidly, the stable prices of domestic cylinders is a reassuring news for the common consumers. On the other hand, after the increase in the prices of 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder in the beginning of November, no additional change has been recorded today, due to which hotel and restaurant operators are booking at the existing rates only.
There is a difference in the prices of LPG cylinders in different states of the country due to local taxes (VAT) and transportation costs. Today, in the national capital New Delhi, a 14.2 kg non-subsidized domestic gas cylinder is available for ₹ 942.00. Its price in the financial capital Mumbai has been fixed at ₹ 941.50, while consumers in Kolkata have to pay ₹ 968.00 and ₹ 957.50 in Chennai. Talking about major cities of North India, the price of domestic cylinder in Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, remains stable at ₹ 979.50 per cylinder. Whereas in Patna, the capital of Bihar, the highest price of 14.2 kg cylinder has been recorded at ₹ 1,031.50 per cylinder. Apart from this, domestic gas cylinder is being supplied at the rate of ₹ 945.50 in Jaipur, ₹ 939.50 in Noida, ₹ 950.50 in Gurugram and ₹ 947.50 in Bhopal.
Oil companies had increased the prices of 19 kg commercial gas cylinders as compared to domestic cylinders on the first of November. However, today on November 15, there has been no new increase in the rates of commercial cylinders. After the revision in November, 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi has become costlier by ₹ 10 and reached the level of ₹ 2,820.00. Its price in Mumbai has increased by ₹10.50 to ₹2,775.00 and in Chennai its price has increased by ₹11.50 to ₹2,994.50. The price of commercial gas cylinder in Lucknow remains around ₹ 2,932.50 to ₹ 2,942.00, while in Patna its price is crossing ₹ 3,100 due to transportation and taxes. These increased prices are having a direct impact on the costs of small shopkeepers associated with hotels, dhabas, confectioners and catering businesses.
Central government’s ambition Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) The process of relief for the beneficiaries is continuing. While ordinary consumers have to pay ₹ 942.00 in Delhi, crores of poor families connected to the Ujjwala scheme are getting the benefit of subsidy of ₹ 300 per cylinder. After this government subsidy, a 14.2 kg cylinder is effectively costing only ₹642.00 to Ujjwala beneficiaries in Delhi. This subsidy amount is sent directly to the Aadhaar linked bank account of the beneficiary woman through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) within a few days of delivery of the cylinder.
LPG prices in India are determined by government oil marketing companies. Usually, on the first of every month, new rates are released after reviewing the crude oil prices in the international market, Saudi contract price (Saudi CP) and the exchange rate of rupee against the dollar. Globally, propane and butane prices remain high in the international market due to geopolitical tensions in West Asia and supply challenges in sea routes. For this reason, fluctuations are seen in the prices of market-based commercial gas cylinders, while the government is trying to control the prices of domestic gas cylinders to protect the general public from inflation.
If you want to know the exact and latest price of your district or city before booking a gas cylinder, then you can check it online sitting at home. For this you can use the official website or mobile app of Indian Oil (Indane), Bharat Gas or HP Gas. Apart from this, you can also know the latest rates and book the cylinder by calling WhatsApp Banking or toll-free number from your registered mobile number. Consumers are advised to pay only the official amount as recorded on the cash memo (receipt) to the delivery boy and must check the weight and seal of the cylinder while collecting it.