Archive · 23 Sep 2026
Indian Fuel Prices Hold Steady as West Asia Tensions Persist
The listed prices for cooking gas and vehicle gas were the same on September 22 and September 23.
A regular LPG cylinder cost different amounts in different Indian cities.
Commercial LPG cylinders cost more because they are larger and used by businesses.
CNG and PNG prices also varied by city.
At the same time, fighting and political tension continued in parts of West Asia.
Yemeni forces reported attacks on Houthi positions, while Iranian military leaders warned they were ready to respond to new attacks.
Gulf countries are considering ways to keep energy moving if important sea routes become unsafe.
Qatar said it would continue using its existing sea routes instead of building new land pipelines.
US and Iranian officials also held a meeting in New York, creating some hope for diplomacy.
September 22 and 23 listings show unchanged prices for domestic and commercial LPG, CNG and PNG across the listed Indian cities.
Domestic 14.2-kg LPG prices range from ₹939.50 in Noida to ₹994 in Hyderabad.
Commercial 19-kg LPG prices range from ₹2,701 in Mumbai to ₹2,996 in Hyderabad.
CNG prices range from ₹86.98 per kilogram in Delhi to ₹112 in Hyderabad, while PNG ranges from ₹48.40 per SCM in Gurugram to ₹54.70 in Chandigarh.
West Asia tensions continue, but reported US-Iran talks in New York and regional efforts to protect or diversify energy routes suggest both risks and diplomatic openings.
- Who
- Indian consumers and businesses; the governments of the United States, Iran, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen; and Houthi forces.
- What
- Indian fuel prices were reported alongside updates on West Asian conflict, energy-route concerns and a US-Iran meeting.
- When
- The fuel prices are listed for September 22 and September 23; the regional developments were reported during the same week.
- Where
- The prices apply to listed Indian cities; the geopolitical developments involve New York, Iran, Yemen, the Bab al-Mandeb strait, the Strait of Hormuz, Gaza and Gulf energy routes.
- Why
- The rates were published for consumer information, while regional conflict has raised concerns about energy supplies and prompted diplomatic and route-diversification efforts.
Diversify routes and pursue diplomacy
Maintain existing routes and military readiness
Protecting energy supplies
Diversify routes and pursue diplomacy
Experts are urging India to diversify oil and gas routes, while Saudi Arabia is expanding Red Sea capacity and the United Arab Emirates is pursuing a “Zero Hormuz” strategy.
Maintain existing routes and military readiness
Qatar says it has no plans to build alternative overland pipelines and remains committed to its current maritime routes.
Conflict response
Diversify routes and pursue diplomacy
The reported three-hour US-Iran meeting and plans for another meeting suggest diplomacy may provide a way to reduce the standoff.
Maintain existing routes and military readiness
Iranian military leaders continue warning that their forces are ready to respond forcefully to any new United States or Israeli action, while fighting involving Houthi forces continues.
- Domestic LPG
- The 14.2-kg cylinder costs ₹942 in Delhi, ₹941.50 in Mumbai, ₹968 in Kolkata, ₹939.50 in Noida and ₹994 in Hyderabad; the listed range is ₹939.50–₹994.
- Commercial LPG
- The 19-kg cylinder costs ₹2,747.50 in Delhi, ₹2,701 in Mumbai, ₹2,884 in Kolkata and ₹2,996 in Hyderabad; the listed range is ₹2,701–₹2,996.
- CNG
- Prices range from ₹86.98 per kilogram in Delhi to ₹112 in Hyderabad; Mumbai is listed at ₹88 and Kolkata at ₹93.50.
- PNG
- Prices range from ₹48.40 per SCM in Gurugram to ₹54.70 in Chandigarh; Delhi is listed at ₹49.59 and Mumbai at ₹51.50.
- US-Iran talks
- Donald Trump said US officials and Iranian leaders held a productive three-hour meeting in New York, with another meeting expected soon.
- Military tensions
- Yemeni government forces reported strikes on Houthi positions and supply lines, while Iranian military leaders said they were prepared to respond to renewed United States or Israeli action.
- Energy routes
- Saudi Arabia is expanding Red Sea port capacity, the United Arab Emirates is pursuing a multibillion-dollar “Zero Hormuz” strategy, and Qatar says it will retain its existing maritime routes rather than build overland pipelines.
