Domestic Cylinder Prices Today: Patna Tops ₹1,030 and New Booking Rules Take Effect
State-run Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have kept retail prices for both domestic and commercial Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) unchanged on Saturday, October 17, 2026, providing price stability for millions of households ahead of the peak festive week. While commercial 19-kilogram cylinder rates experienced an upward revision between ₹62 and ₹70 per cylinder at the beginning of October, domestic cooking gas rates have maintained a steady trajectory this month. Even with today's price freeze, kitchen budgets continue to operate under elevated baselines following two price hikes earlier this year—first by ₹60 per cylinder in March, followed by an additional ₹89 increase in June—keeping consumers across metropolitan cities and regional districts vigilant about localized price updates.
Metro to State Capital Rates: From Delhi’s ₹942 to Patna Crossing the ₹1,030 Milestone
Due to variations in local state value-added tax (VAT) and transportation logistics, retail prices for 14.2-kilogram domestic cylinders display noticeable geographic variance across the country. In the national capital of Delhi, a domestic cylinder retails at ₹942 today, while consumers in Mumbai pay ₹941.50. In Kolkata, the price stands at ₹968, whereas in Chennai it is fixed at ₹957.50. Across northern satellite hubs and state capitals, domestic gas is priced at ₹939.50 in Noida, ₹950.50 in Gurugram, ₹945.50 in Jaipur, and ₹979.50 in Lucknow, while Hyderabad records a price of ₹994. The highest tariff among major urban centers is in Patna, where a 14.2 kg cylinder costs ₹1,031.50. Simultaneously, 19-kilogram commercial cylinders used across catering and restaurant sectors stand at ₹2,810 in Delhi and Noida, ₹2,764.50 in Mumbai, ₹2,954 in Kolkata, ₹2,983 in Chennai, ₹2,828 in Gurugram, ₹2,932.50 in Lucknow, ₹2,839 in Jaipur, ₹3,065 in Hyderabad, and ₹3,100.50 in Patna.
Stricter Booking Norms, Mandatory OTP Delivery, and Rural Refill Relief
Alongside static pricing, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and retail distributors have implemented stricter consumer protocols to curb black marketing and streamline supply logistics. Customers are now strictly required to book their domestic refills using only their registered mobile numbers, with delivery personnel authorized to hand over cylinders only after successful One-Time Password (OTP) verification at the customer's doorstep. In a major logistical relief for rural households, the mandatory waiting period between consecutive cylinder bookings in village areas has been reduced from 45 days down to 25 days, significantly easing refill access for rural families. To guarantee steady pan-India fuel availability and prevent festive-season shortages, the Central Government has allocated mandatory daily production quotas to domestic oil refineries, with Reliance Industries tasked with the largest production target to support national distribution networks.
