The price of a domestic 14.2-kg LPG cylinder in Delhi increased by ₹29 [1], effective June 7, 2024 [4].

This price adjustment impacts millions of households in the capital region, as cooking gas is a primary energy source for residential kitchens. Frequent fluctuations in fuel pricing often lead to increased cost-of-living pressures for urban consumers.

Industry sources cited by the PTI news agency said the new price for a standard cylinder in Delhi is ₹942 [2]. This represents an increase from the previous rate of ₹913 [3].

The price hike comes as part of ongoing adjustments to domestic fuel costs. While the specific drivers for this latest increase were not detailed by the sources, the change is now active across the city's distribution networks [4].

Consumers in Delhi have seen the cost of these cylinders shift multiple times in recent months. The current rate of ₹942 [2] places additional financial weight on domestic budgets, particularly for low-income families who rely on subsidized or regulated cooking gas.

Industry officials have not provided a timeline for whether these prices will remain stable or if further adjustments are expected in the coming quarter. The distribution of the 14.2-kg cylinders remains the standard for domestic use across the region [1].

“The price of a domestic 14.2-kg LPG cylinder in Delhi increased by ₹29”

The upward revision of LPG prices in Delhi reflects the volatility of global energy markets and the challenges of maintaining stable domestic fuel subsidies. Because cooking gas is an essential commodity, even small incremental increases can lead to broader inflationary pressure on food and household expenses within the urban economy.