In view of the increased use of cooking gas before Diwali, its prices may be increased in November. Meanwhile, HPCL is also incurring losses of more than 200 rupees per cylinder.
The last change in domestic gas cylinder prices was in June of this year. At that time, the price per cylinder was increased by ₹29. Meanwhile, the prices of commercial cylinders were increased this October. Now, with several major festivals like Diwali and Chhath approaching, people are keeping a close eye on both domestic and commercial gas cylinders. In fact, during festivals, the hustle and bustle in hotels and restaurants increases significantly. Furthermore, cooking various dishes at home increases gas consumption, making cooking gas an important part of the budget. Therefore, it's crucial to pay attention to fluctuations in its prices.
What is the price today?
There was no change in the price of domestic LPG cylinders today. This has provided some relief to families looking to manage their expenses ahead of the festive season. However, due to the continued price increase, the cost of commercial LPG cylinders remains quite high for those operating hotels, restaurants, dhabas, and catering businesses.
Today, a 14.2-kilogram domestic LPG cylinder costs ₹942 in Delhi, ₹941.50 in Mumbai, and ₹939.50 in Ghaziabad /Noida. Domestic LPG cylinder prices remain unchanged for the month of October. On the other hand, the price of a 19-kilogram commercial LPG cylinder was increased by ₹62.50 on October 1, bringing its price in Delhi to ₹2,810.
Check the city-wise latest price.
| City | domestic cylinder price | commercial cylinder price |
| Delhi | Rs 939.50 | Rs 2,810.00 |
| Noida | Rs 939.50 | Rs 2,747.50 |
| Mumbai | Rs 941.50 | Rs 2,764.50 |
| Kolkata | Rs 968.00 | Rs 2,954.00 |
| Patna | Rs 1,031.50 | Rs 3,100.50 |
| Bengaluru | Rs 944.50 | Rs 2,764.00 |
| Narsinghpur | Rs 969.50 | Rs 3,063.50 |
| Singrauli | Rs 972.50 | Rs 3,064.00 |
| Aligarh | Rs 960.00 | Rs 2,835.00 |
HPCL is incurring huge losses
Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) is currently incurring a loss of approximately ₹245 per domestic LPG cylinder. According to reports, if market conditions remain the same, this loss could increase to approximately ₹327 per cylinder in November. This has raised questions about whether domestic gas cylinder prices may increase in November. However, no official information has been released regarding the price increase.
