New Delhi: Domestic LPG consumers across the country have received another blow from inflation. The government has increased the price of a 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinder by 29 rupees. The new rates have come into effect from June 7, 2026. Following this increase, the price of a domestic LPG cylinder in the national capital, Delhi, has risen from 913 rupees to 942 rupees.
This is the second major increase in domestic LPG cylinder prices in the last three months. Cylinder prices were also raised in March 2026. Oil marketing companies state that the revision became necessary due to a rise in international energy prices and cost pressures. According to the central government, despite the price hike, oil companies are incurring a loss of approximately 700 rupees on each domestic LPG cylinder. This has led companies to continuously demand price revisions.
This decision will directly impact the monthly budgets of millions of families, especially middle-class and low-income consumers who rely on LPG for cooking. Opposition parties have also criticized the government over this increase, calling it an additional financial burden on the general public.
Thus, within three months, a domestic cylinder has become more expensive by 89 rupees. According to sources, oil companies say that prices had to be increased due to higher energy costs in the international market and losses on domestic sales.
