State-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs) have announced a commercial LPG cylinder price cut of over ₹200 for 19-kg cylinders across major cities, effective August 1. The latest LPG price reduction offers significant relief to restaurants, hotels, catering businesses and other commercial establishments, although domestic LPG cylinder prices remain unchanged.
Commercial LPG Cylinder Price Cut Effective from August 1
The price of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders has been reduced by more than Rs 200 in Delhi and Kolkata. The latest revision, which took effect on August 1, saw the price of a commercial cylinder fall by Rs 202 in Delhi and Rs 209 in Kolkata.
In Kolkata, the revised price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder stands at Rs 2,872.50. The reduction, however, is limited to commercial LPG users.
Domestic LPG Cylinder Prices Remain Unchanged
However, prices of 14.2-kg domestic LPG cylinders used by households remain unchanged.
The reduction comes as global energy markets continue to adjust to supply risks arising from geopolitical tensions in the region.
On July 1, the OMCs reduced the price of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders by up to Rs 183.5 across major cities.
The decision of price reduction comes after commercial LPG prices witnessed multiple increases amid rising global energy prices triggered by West Asia conflict.
Government Measures to Improve LPG Supply
Earlier, the government relaxed LPG supply restrictions for commercial and industrial users after fuel availability improved.
It restored 50 per cent of supplies to customers whose allocations had earlier been suspended as part of measures to prioritise domestic household demand.
During the war, the government had issued orders under the Essential Commodities Act requiring C3-C4 streams to be utilised exclusively for LPG production, diverting them from petrochemical and other downstream uses.
Moreover, the government had directed the OMCs to continue maintaining comprehensive data on commercial and industrial LPG consumers to facilitate efficient planning and supply management.
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