LPG price hike: Cooking gas cylinder becomes expensive; check city-wise rates

LPG price hike news: The Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have announced a hike in cooking gas prices with effect from today, February 1.

1 min readUpdated: Feb 1, 2026 09:03 AM IST

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LPG price hike February 2026: The Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have announced a hike in cooking gas commercial cylinder prices, with effect from today, February 1. The price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder has been increased by Rs 49, impacting hotels, restaurants and other commercial establishments.

However, there is some relief for households, as there has been no change in the prices of domestic LPG cylinders. It remained unchanged at Rs 853 per 14.2-kg cylinder, following a Rs 50 hike in April 2025.

LPG price hike 2026: City-wise rates

Let’s take a look at the new rates of 19 kg commercial LPG cylinders in major cities after price revision w.e.f today.

City	Prices (Rs)
Delhi	1740.50
Kolkata	1844.50
Mumbai	1692.00
Chennai	1899.50
Faridabad	1742.50
Shimla	1834.50
Thiruvananthapuram	1768
Jaipur	1769
Ludhiana	1823
Cuttack	1895

LPG Price hike January 2026

Last month, the price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder was hiked by a steep Rs 111 to Rs 1,691.50 in Delhi. The price increase comes on the back of two rounds of monthly reduction. Prices were last cut by Rs 15.50 per 19-kg cylinder on December 1. Prior to that the rate was reduced by Rs 5 per cylinder.

Anish Mondal

Anish Mondal is a journalist with over nine years of experience covering the railways and roadways. Currently a member of the Indianexpress.com editorial team, Anish specializes in high-impact sectors. Professional Journey Anish began his career at the public broadcaster Rajya Sabha Television (now Sansad TV), where he developed a foundational understanding of legislative processes and national governance. In 2018, he transitioned to digital financial journalism at FinancialExpress.com, spending nearly six years refining his expertise in market trends and corporate reporting. Before joining The Indian Express in 2025, he served as a key contributor at ETNowNews.com. Education & Expertise Anish’s reporting is backed by a rigorous academic background in communication and the humanities: Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC) – Apeejay Stya University Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Production (PGTVRJP) – Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication Bachelor of Arts (English Honours) – University of Calcutta Areas of Coverage Connectivity: Detailed reporting on the expansion of Indian Railways and National Highway networks. ... Read More

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