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There’s good news for businesses as oil marketing companies (OMCs) have reduced the prices of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders by up to ₹17, effective from May 1, 2025. This price cut comes as a major relief to restaurants, hotels, and small commercial establishments, while domestic LPG cylinder prices remain unchanged.

This is the second consecutive month of price reduction for commercial cylinders, signaling stability in international fuel markets and offering much-needed respite to the food and hospitality industry.

Latest Commercial Cylinder Prices – City-wise Breakdown

According to updated price lists from OMCs including Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Bharat Petroleum (BPCL), and Hindustan Petroleum (HPCL), the revised rates for a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder are as follows:

• Delhi: ₹1747.50 (down from ₹1762)

• Kolkata: ₹1851.50 (down from ₹1868.50)

• Mumbai: ₹1699.00 (down from ₹1713.50)

• Chennai: ₹1906.50 (down from ₹1921.50)

These new prices are effective immediately from May 1, offering direct operational cost benefits for small businesses relying on LPG for their day-to-day functioning.

Two Straight Months of Price Cuts

This is the second time in two months that commercial LPG prices have been slashed:

• In April 2025, the price was reduced by ₹41, bringing the Delhi rate to ₹1762.

• Now in May, an additional cut of ₹17 brings it down further to ₹1747.50.

Prior to that, in March 2025, there had been a ₹6 hike, showing that the current trend favors business consumers with consistent price relief.

Why Do LPG Prices Change Monthly?

Every month on the 1st, Indian oil marketing companies adjust the prices of LPG and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) based on two key factors:

1. International crude oil prices

2. Foreign exchange rates

As a result, LPG prices are often volatile, and commercial users are more affected since their cylinders are not subsidized like domestic ones.

No Change in Domestic LPG Cylinder Prices

While commercial prices were cut, domestic LPG rates remained unchanged for May. As of now, the prices of 14.2-kg domestic LPG cylinders are as follows:

• Delhi: ₹853

• Kolkata: ₹879

• Mumbai: ₹852.50

• Chennai: ₹868.50

These rates were last updated on April 8, when the government had hiked domestic LPG prices by ₹50 after nearly a year of stability.

Impact on the Hospitality Sector

This price cut is expected to lower operating costs for thousands of restaurants, dhabas, and food vendors across India, many of whom rely heavily on commercial LPG. Lower cylinder costs could also reduce menu prices or improve profit margins, especially in competitive metro markets.

Key Takeaways

• Commercial LPG cylinders (19-kg) cheaper by ₹17 from May 1

• No change in domestic LPG prices

• This is the second month of consecutive reductions

• Price adjustments are based on global oil trends and forex

• Relief for hotels, eateries, and small commercial setups