Archive · 26 Aug 2026
India Reports LPG, CNG, PNG Rates Amid Supply Shift
The reports list the prices of cooking gas and vehicle gas in several Indian cities for August 25 and August 26.
LPG is usually sold in cylinders, while PNG is delivered through pipes and CNG is commonly used by vehicles.
The listed prices are the same on both days.
A household LPG cylinder costs different amounts in different cities.
India is buying more LPG and LNG from the United States because some traditional Gulf supply routes have been disrupted.
The government also wants oil companies to sign more long-term US LPG contracts for 2027.
It has set possible production levels for 21 refineries and upstream companies to strengthen domestic supplies.
Officials are encouraging households to use PNG where it is available, while rules restrict keeping both LPG and PNG connections in the same household.
Prices for household and commercial LPG, CNG and PNG were unchanged in the August 25 and August 26 listings.
A 14.2-kg LPG cylinder costs ₹942 in Delhi, ₹941.50 in Mumbai and ₹994 in Hyderabad.
Commercial 19-kg LPG cylinders range from ₹2,691.50 in Mumbai to ₹2,985 in Hyderabad.
India has increased LPG and LNG purchases from the United States as Gulf supplies face disruption linked to the West Asia conflict.
The government plans to diversify LPG imports, expand domestic production and encourage households to adopt PNG where available.
- Who
- The Indian government, Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum, Hindustan Petroleum, gas consumers and international fuel suppliers.
- What
- The reports give August 25-26 LPG, CNG and PNG prices and describe India’s efforts to diversify gas supplies and expand domestic production.
- When
- The price listings are dated August 25 and August 26; a Petroleum Ministry letter was dated August 21.
- Where
- The prices cover Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Jaipur, Noida, Gurugram and Chandigarh; supply changes involve India, the United States and Gulf suppliers.
- Why
- India is seeking to reduce exposure to imported LPG and LNG disruptions linked to the West Asia conflict and strengthen domestic energy security.
- Household LPG range
- The 14.2-kg cylinder ranges from ₹939.50 in Noida to ₹994 in Hyderabad among the listed cities.
- Commercial LPG range
- The 19-kg cylinder ranges from ₹2,691.50 in Mumbai to ₹2,985 in Hyderabad.
- CNG range
- Listed CNG prices range from ₹83.09 per kg in Delhi to ₹109 per kg in Hyderabad.
- PNG range
- Listed PNG prices range from ₹48.40 per SCM in Gurugram to ₹54.70 per SCM in Chandigarh.
- 2027 LPG contracts
- Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum and Hindustan Petroleum were instructed to source at least 15% of India’s 2027 LPG imports through United States term contracts, with plans to raise the share to 25%.
- Domestic production target
- Maximum LPG production levels were fixed for 21 refineries and upstream companies, with combined potential output of 63,810 tonnes per day.
- US LPG imports
- Kpler data cited in the report showed about 0.62 million tonnes of LPG imported from the United States in August, following 0.89 million tonnes in July.
- LPG and PNG connections
- Rules prohibit households from retaining both LPG and PNG connections where piped gas is available and allow LPG supply to be discontinued after notice if households do not apply for PNG.
