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Commercial LPG Prices Soar: Hotels, Restaurants Face Inflation Shock as October Begins
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CNBC Awaaz•01-10-2026, 07:31
Commercial LPG Prices Soar: Hotels, Restaurants Face Inflation Shock as October Begins
- •Oil companies increased prices of 19 kg commercial LPG cylinders by ₹62.50 to ₹71.50 across cities starting October 1.
- •This hike will increase cooking gas costs for businesses like hotels, restaurants, dhabas, and catering services.
- •The price increase is attributed to the ongoing crisis in West Asia, potentially impacting food and beverage prices.
- •In Delhi, a 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder is now ₹62.50 more expensive, costing ₹2,810.
- •Domestic LPG cylinder prices remain unchanged, providing relief to household consumers.
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Oil companies increased the prices of 19 kg commercial LPG cylinders by ₹62.50 to ₹71.50 across different cities starting October 1, driven by the ongoing crisis in West Asia. For instance, the price rose by ₹62.50 in Delhi to ₹2,810, and by ₹71.50 in Patna to reach ₹3,100.50.
Domestic LPG cylinders have been completely excluded from this price hike, providing significant relief to households. There has been no change in the price of a 14.2 kg domestic cylinder, which remains stable at ₹942 in Delhi, ₹941.50 in Mumbai, and ₹957.50 in Chennai.
Leh, Ladakh recorded the highest commercial LPG price in the country, where a 19 kg cylinder became ₹64.50 more expensive, bringing its new rate to ₹3,450.
