LPG cylinder gas price today (March 11): Why is the Middle East war triggering LPG prices in India? Check rates in Delhi, Mumbai and other cities

As chaos intensifies in West Asia, oil, LPG and LNG- the backbone of the growing Indian economy, have seen their supplies being hit. India's 60 percent of LPG demand and over half of its liquefied natural gas requirements are met through imports and most of them originate from the Gulf region. And as the Middle East crisis escalates, India is feeling the heat.

LPG Price Hike in India

On March 7, domestic LPG prices were hiked by Rs 60 across cities (Delhi: Rs 913 for a 14.2-kg non-subsidised cylinder), while commercial 19-kg cylinders rose by about Rs 114-115 (Delhi: Rs 1,883). Reports have also emerged that many hotels and restaurants in Mumbai, Bengaluru and other metro cities have reported a shortage of LPG supply.

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LPG Gas cylinder rate today (March 11)

Here are the domestic LPG (14.2 kg cylinder) prices in top Indian cities on March 11, 2026. Prices are largely revised monthly by oil marketing companies and vary slightly due to transport and local taxes.

City	LPG Price (₹ per 14.2 kg cylinder)
New Delhi	₹913.00
Mumbai	₹912.50
Kolkata	₹939.00
Chennai	₹928.50
Bengaluru	₹915.50
Hyderabad	₹965.00
Chandigarh	₹922.50
Gurugram	₹921.50
Noida	₹910.50
Bhubaneswar	₹939.00
Jaipur	₹916.50
Patna	₹1,002.50

Why has the LPG price been hiked in India?

India relies heavily on imports to meet its cooking gas needs, with nearly 60% of its total LPG demand sourced from overseas. Of these imports, around 80–90% traditionally come from Middle East suppliers such as Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.

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The biggest concern right now is logistics. A majority of Gulf-origin LPG shipments pass through the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz, which is currently facing severe disruption amid regional tensions. With rising war-risk insurance premiums, shipping diversions and uncertainty over maritime routes, LPG cargo movement has tightened, while transit times from alternative suppliers are also increasing. This could potentially put pressure on India’s cooking gas supply chain and prices in the coming weeks.