LPG Cylinder Prices Hold Steady on Oct 31: 14.2 Kg and 19 Kg Rates Across Major Cities
State-run oil marketing companies (OMCs) kept liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinder tariffs completely steady on Saturday, October 31, 2026, maintaining pricing stability across both domestic household and commercial hospitality segments ahead of the scheduled monthly revision on November 1. The rate pause follows repeated upward revisions in the commercial category, where 19 kg commercial cylinders experienced price increases in eight of the ten months recorded in 2026, headlined by a ₹72 increase on October 1. In stark contrast, 14.2 kg domestic kitchen cylinders have seen sustained price resilience throughout the calendar year, undergoing only two upward price revisions—first in March and subsequently in June, when retail costs were raised by ₹29—offering predictable household energy expenses as festival cooking demand accelerates nationwide.
City-Wise Breakdown: Domestic 14.2 Kg and Commercial 19 Kg Rates Across Metros
Retail prices across key Indian metropolitan corridors and state capitals continue to reflect localized value-added tax (VAT), state cess, and regional freight logistics. For the standard 14.2 kg domestic refill, consumers in New Delhi currently pay ₹939.50, while households in Mumbai are charged ₹968 per cylinder. Across northern, eastern, and southern consumption centers, domestic rates stand at ₹944.50 in Bengaluru, ₹945.50 in Jaipur, ₹951.50 in Chandigarh, ₹968.50 in Bhubaneswar, ₹979.50 in Lucknow, and ₹994 in Hyderabad, with Patna recording the highest regional price point at ₹1,031.50 per cylinder. In the 19 kg commercial segment utilized by restaurants, caterers, and small enterprises, refills are priced at ₹2,810 in New Delhi and ₹2,747.50 in Noida, while regional commercial quotes settle at ₹2,954 in Mumbai, ₹2,764 in Bengaluru, ₹2,833 in Chandigarh, ₹2,839 in Jaipur, ₹2,932 in Lucknow, ₹2,988 in Bhubaneswar, ₹3,065 in Hyderabad, and ₹3,100 in Patna.
Stricter Booking Verification: Mandatory Registered Mobile Numbers and Delivery OTP
Alongside price tracking, oil distributors have tightened retail booking protocols to eliminate illegal diversion, unauthorized commercial use, and black-market hoarding. Under current distribution guidelines, consumer refills cannot be booked without an active telephone call, SMS, or WhatsApp request originating from the customer's registered mobile number linked to their unique consumer identification. Furthermore, oil marketing companies enforce the mandatory Delivery Authentication Code (DAC) framework, which generates a automated one-time password (OTP) sent to the subscriber's phone that must be shared with delivery personnel to complete physical handovers. With public sector energy majors set to evaluate global crude pricing and foreign exchange variations for the scheduled November 1 fuel tariff revision, households and commercial establishments are monitoring whether upcoming rate changes will alter fuel expenses entering the winter months.
