Commercial LPG cylinder gets costlier by Rs 111 in metros; check new prices for Delhi, Mumbai and more

The first day of 2026 has brought an unwelcome surprise for hotels, restaurants, and service operators across India, as the price of commercial cooking gas rose by Rs 111 across major cities.

With the latest revision, the price of a 19-kg commercial cylinder in the national capital has climbed to Rs 1,691.50.

Mumbai witnessed a similar jump from Rs 1,531.50 to Rs 1,642.50. Kolkata’s rate climbed from Rs 1,684 to Rs 1,795, and Chennai recorded one of the steepest increases, with prices rising from Rs 1,739.50 to Rs 1,849.50.

The move is likely to significant raise operating expenses for businesses that depend heavily on gas for daily operations.

Household consumers, however, have been spared, as the rates for domestic LPG cylinders remain unchanged.

Meanwhile, ATF prices have been revised downward from January 1, bringing some relief to airlines after months of elevated costs.

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The price has been reduced from Rs 864.35 to Rs 791.48, marking a notable drop that is expected to ease operating expenses for carriers and improve cost management for the already rocky aviation sector in the near term.

In the previous monthly revision in November, oil marketing companies had delivered a mixed update, and had cut commercial LPG rates by up to Rs 6.50 in major cities while raising ATF prices by nearly 1%.

At that time, the price of a 19-kg commercial cylinder in Delhi had been reduced to Rs 1,590.50 after a small rollback, offering brief relief to businesses following a Rs 15.50 hike in September.

Kolkata had recorded the sharpest reduction among metros, while Mumbai and Chennai had seen smaller cuts.

On the aviation side, jet fuel prices were increased by Rs 777 per kilolitre in November, marking the second straight monthly rise after a steep hike in October. ATF had become one of the biggest pressure points for airlines, accounting for nearly 40% of operating expenses.