LPG Price 21 October 2026: Did domestic gas cylinder become cheaper or expensive before the festivals? Check latest rates of Delhi, Lucknow and Mumbai before booking

Amidst the preparations for Diwali and Chhath festival, every common householder’s eyes are fixed on the prices of LPG cylinders regarding the kitchen budget. During the festive season, where the consumption of LPG increases manifold from homes to hotels due to dishes, sweets and hospitality, the major oil marketing companies of the country (IOCL, BPCL and HPCL) have released the latest prices of LPG gas cylinders for today i.e. Wednesday, 21 October 2026. The relief news for common consumers is that there has been no change in the prices of 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinder and the rates have remained completely stable. However, the increase in the prices of 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder from about ₹ 62 to ₹ 71 per cylinder in the beginning of October is creating cost pressure for hotel, dhaba and restaurant businessmen. If you are also going to book a new gas cylinder today, then know the official and updated prices of your city.

According to the official pricing of oil companies, the rates of 14.2 kg non-subsidized domestic gas cylinder in the four major metros of the country are stable as follows:

Domestic gas cylinder in Mumbai is the cheapest among the metros i.e. at ₹ 941.50, while in Kolkata it is at the level of ₹ 968.00 per cylinder. In the national capital Delhi, common consumers have to pay ₹ 942.00 for a 14.2 kg cylinder.

Domestic cylinder prices as per local VAT and transportation freight in major cities of Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and NCR region are as follows:

• Lucknow: In Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, the price of 14.2 kg domestic gas cylinder remains stable at ₹ 979.50, while here a 19 kg commercial cylinder is priced at ₹ 2,932.50.

• Noida/Ghaziabad: In Noida and Ghaziabad adjacent to Delhi, domestic LPG cylinder is being sold at the price of ₹ 939.50.

• Gurugram (Haryana): Domestic gas price in Cyber ​​City Gurugram is ₹950.50 per cylinder.

• Patna (Bihar): Due to high transportation charges in Patna, the capital of Bihar, a 14.2 kg cylinder is available at ₹ 1,031.50.

• Jaipur (Rajasthan): The price of domestic cylinder in the pink city Jaipur remains at ₹ 945.50 per refill.

• Bengaluru: In IT hub Bengaluru, a common consumer has to spend ₹944.50 per cylinder.

Targeted subsidy of ₹ 300 per cylinder is being sent directly to their bank accounts through DBT to more than 10 crore poor and low income group families covered under the Central Government’s ‘Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana’ (PM Ujjwala Yojana).

Due to this government subsidy, eligible beneficiaries of the Ujjwala scheme are effectively getting just a 14.2 kg domestic cylinder in Delhi. ₹642 falls in. Similarly, the effective cost for Ujjwala consumers in Lucknow has reduced to approx. ₹679.50 Stays here. This subsidy of ₹300 is provided to Ujjwala families for up to 12 refills in a financial year, thereby providing major relief to rural and underprivileged families in festive expenses.

While domestic gas rates remain stable, the increased prices of 19 kg blue commercial cylinders have upset the calculations of street food vendors, confectioners, sweet shops and caterers. Commercial cylinders are being sold for ₹ 2,810 in Delhi and above ₹ 3,000 in cities like Patna and Hyderabad. During the festive season, there is huge consumption of commercial gas in the bulk preparation of khoya, chhena, namkeen and sweets. Due to rising fuel costs, catering and restaurant menus in many cities are seeing an increase of 5 to 10 percent per plate.

To avoid trips to the gas agency during the festive rush, customers can easily book cylinders and make online payments using these digital means from their registered mobile number:

1. Indane (IOCL): from your registered phone 7718955555 Call or send ‘REFILL’ on WhatsApp 7588888824 Send message to.

2. Bharat Gas (BPCL): By typing ‘HI’ or ‘Book’ on WhatsApp 1800224344 send over.

3. HP Gas (HP Gas – HPCL): from your mobile 9222201122 WhatsApp or use HP Pay mobile app.

4. Delivery Authentication Code (DAC): Once the gas is booked, a 4 digit delivery code will be sent to your registered mobile. When the hawker comes to deliver the gas cylinder to your home, share this code only after checking the weight (gross weight recorded on the cylinder) and seal.