LPG cylinder price and monthly cooking gas cost in India (2026 guide)

A domestic 14.2 kg LPG cylinder in India is sold at a price notified by the public-sector oil marketing companies (Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum and Hindustan Petroleum), which differs slightly from city to city and is revised from time to time. In Delhi the price rose from ₹853 (set on 8 April 2025) by ₹60 to ₹913 on 7 March 2026 and by ₹29 to ₹942 on 7 June 2026, still the price on 1 October 2026 according to the Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC). With the ₹300 targeted subsidy, the effective price for PMUY beneficiaries is about ₹642 on the subsidised refills (4 a year since June 2026). Prices change from time to time, so check the cash memo on your latest refill or the oil company's price page before using that figure. Your yearly cost is simply refills per year × price per refill; most families of four use roughly 6–10 refills a year, depending on cooking habits.

Part of electricity bill calculation worked examples.

How the domestic LPG price is set

Factor	Effect
International LPG price	India imports a large share of its LPG; the Ministry of Petroleum notes that prices are linked to the Saudi contract price
Exchange rate	A weaker rupee raises the import cost
Freight, bottling, distributor commission	Added to reach the retail price
GST	Domestic LPG attracts 5% GST, included in the retail price
Government decisions	The government "modulates" the effective consumer price; increases and cuts are announced by the oil companies

The price is the same for any registered domestic customer of that oil company in the same market, regardless of the distributor. The price printed on the cash memo includes delivery to your registered address.

How long does a cylinder last?

A 14.2 kg cylinder holds 14.2 kg of LPG. How long it lasts depends on burner size, hours of cooking, pressure-cooker use and whether you also heat water on gas. Illustrative usage bands:

Household	Typical cooking pattern	Days per cylinder (illustrative)	Refills a year
1–2 people, light cooking	One main meal a day	60–75	5–6
Family of 4, two meals	Daily dal, rice, rotis	40–50	7–9
Joint family of 6+	Three meals, frequent tea	25–35	10–14
Family that also heats bathing water on gas	Winter months	20–30 in winter	add 2–3

Track your own interval from the booking dates in the oil company app.

Worked examples

Using the Delhi price of ₹942 (from 7 June 2026):

Household	Refills a year	Cost a year	Average per month
Couple	6	6 × 942 = ₹5,652	₹471
Family of 4	8	8 × 942 = ₹7,536	₹628
Joint family	12	12 × 942 = ₹11,304	₹942

PMUY family of 4 at 8 refills: with the 4-refill cap, the subsidy is 4 × ₹300 = ₹1,200 credited to the bank account, so the net yearly cost is ₹6,336, about ₹528 a month. Try your own numbers in the cooking gas cost estimator.

Subsidy: DBTL (PAHAL) and PMUY

Under DBTL (PAHAL), any LPG subsidy is paid into the consumer's Aadhaar-linked bank account, and the cylinder is bought at the full market price. For most non-PMUY households, the subsidy credited in recent years has been nil or negligible; check your bank statement or the oil company app for credits.

For PMUY connections, the government pays a targeted subsidy: ₹200 per 14.2 kg refill from May 2022, increased by ₹100 to ₹300 from October 2023, for a limited number of refills a year (12 under the original decision, 9 for 2025-26, and 4 a year after the June 2026 cut; check the current cap). Details and eligibility are in PMUY subsidy and eligibility.

Cylinder sizes and connection types

Product	Use	Notes
14.2 kg domestic	Most homes	Subsidy eligible (DBTL/PMUY), delivered to address
5 kg domestic	Small households, PMUY option	PMUY subsidy applies proportionately
5 kg FTL ("free trade LPG")	Migrants, students without address proof	Sold at market price, no subsidy, available at outlets
19 kg commercial	Restaurants, shops	Higher GST and price; not for home use
Double cylinder connection (DBC)	Homes that want a spare	Second cylinder deposit; no extra subsidy

Saving gas without changing what you cook

Use a pressure cooker for dal, rice and vegetables.
Soak pulses and grains before cooking.
Keep burners clean so the flame is blue, not yellow.
Use a lid and a pan that covers the flame.
Lower the flame once boiling starts.
Check for leaks: a smell of gas near the regulator or hose is a safety issue, not just a cost one; see LPG and PNG complaints and safety.

If piped gas is available in your area, compare costs in PNG versus LPG. Induction cooking moves the cost to your electricity bill, at your top slab rate; see slab tariffs explained.

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to pay the delivery person extra?

No. The retail price on the cash memo includes delivery to your registered address. You may choose to tip, but you should never be asked to pay more than the cash memo amount. Report overcharging to the distributor and the oil company.

Why did my refill cost more than last time?

Prices are revised by the oil marketing companies. Check the cash memo date and the published price for your city for that date.

How do I know if I received a subsidy?

Check the oil company app or website using your LPG ID, or your bank statement for DBTL credits. PMUY credits should appear for each eligible refill.

Can I get a new LPG connection without address proof?

A regular domestic connection needs address proof. The 5 kg FTL cylinder can be bought with identity proof at notified outlets, at market price.

Sources and where to check

Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas — LPG pricing policy, targeted subsidy to PMUY consumers
Indian Oil (Indane) — current domestic LPG prices by city
Bharat Petroleum — Bharatgas prices and booking
Hindustan Petroleum — HP Gas price lookup
Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell — official price data and PMUY statistics