With the start of the new financial year from 1 April 2025, the prices of LPG gas cylinders have changed. This time the prices of commercial LPG cylinders have been cut, which will provide relief to hotels, restaurants and other businesses. However, there has been no change in the prices of domestic gas cylinder (14.2 kg).
Oil marketing companies amend the prices of LPG on the first date of every month. This time too, the prices of 19 kg commercial cylinders have been reduced, while the prices of domestic cylinders have been kept stable. Let’s know the effect of this change and its major points.
Changes in LPG cylinder rate: main information
The changes in the prices of LPG cylinders directly affect the general public and commercial users. The following are the changes this time:
- Commercial LPG Cylinder: The price of 19 kg cylinder has decreased from ₹ 41 to ₹ 45.
- Domestic LPG cylinder: 14.2 kg domestic gas cylinders prices remain stable.
New rates applicable from 1 April 2025
The table below gives details of new and old rates of major cities:
| City | Old price (₹) | New price (₹) | Shortage (₹) |
| Delhi | 1803 | 1762 | 41 |
| Mumbai | 1755.50 | 1713.50 | 42 |
| Kolkata | 1913 | 1868.50 | 44.50 |
| Chennai | 1965 | 1921.50 | 43.50 |
| Jaipur | 1830 | 1789 | 41 |
| Bhopal | 1880 | 1839 | 41 |
| Patna | 1950 | 1909 | 41 |
Commercial and Domestic Cylinder: What is the difference?
Commercial LPG Cylinder
- This is mainly for commercial use, such as hotels, dhabas, restaurants etc.
- Its prices often vary as it depends on the international market and tax policy.
- This time the prices of commercial cylinders have decreased from ₹ 41 to ₹ 45.
Domestic LPG cylinder
- It is used for cooking in common homes.
- Its prices have remained stable for the last several months. Domestic cylinders in Delhi are still available at ₹ 803.
Important point
- Oil marketing companies fix the price of LPG on the first date of every month.
- Commercial users will get relief from being cheaper commercial cylinders.
- Domestic gas consumers have not yet got any relief.
- Businessmen will benefit on festivals as commercial gas is cheaper during Navratri.
LPG Price Trend: Analysis of previous years
The prices of LPG gas cylinders are seen fluctuating every year. Below is the trend of the last few years:
| Year | Domestic Gas (₹) | Commercial Gas (₹) |
| April 2023 | steady | ₹ 30-32 cheaper |
| April 2024 | steady | ₹ 30.50- ₹ 32 cheaper |
| April 2025 | steady | ₹ 41- ₹ 45 cheaper |
Impact of new rates
Impact on business sector
- The cost of cooking in hotels and restaurants will be low.
- Small businessmen will get relief, which will improve their profits.
Impact on domestic consumers
- The general public did not get any additional relief due to the price of domestic gas.
- Domestic consumers are still expecting relief amid rising inflation.
Will domestic gas be cheaper in future?
Domestic LPG gas cylinder prices have been stable for the last several months. However, depending on the policies of the international market and the government, whether there will be any shortage in them.
conclusion
The new LPG rates, which came into force from 1 April 2025, have given relief to commercial users, but domestic consumers will still have to wait. Commercial gas being cheap will have a positive effect on festivals and business activities.
Disclaimer
This article has been written on the basis of available information. The prices of domestic gas are stable, while commercial gas has become cheaper. Be sure to check official information before taking any type of decision.
