New Delhi, July 1: In a move that brings modest relief to the hospitality and food service sectors, oil marketing companies (OMCs) have announced a price cut of Rs 58.50 for 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders, effective today.

The revised rate in Delhi now stands at Rs 1,665, down from Rs 1,723.50 in June.

This marks the second consecutive monthly reduction in commercial LPG prices, following a Rs 24 cut in June and a Rs 41 drop in April. The cumulative relief over the past four months now exceeds Rs 138, offering some cushion to restaurants, caterers, and small businesses grappling with rising input costs.

However, domestic LPG prices remain unchanged, with a 14.2-kg cylinder still priced at ₹853 in Delhi, Rs 879 in Kolkata, Rs 852.50 in Mumbai, and Rs 868.50 in Chennai.

The last revision for domestic users came in April, when prices were hiked by Rs 50.

Key Highlights
- Commercial LPG (19 kg): Rs 1,665 in Delhi (↓ Rs 58.50)
- Domestic LPG (14.2 kg): No change; Rs 853 in Delhi
- Reason: Falling global crude prices and easing import costs
- Impact: Relief for commercial kitchens; households await price cut

Despite a significant drop in India’s average crude oil import basket—now at a three-year low of $64.5 per barrel—household consumers have yet to benefit from the global downtrend. Experts suggest that fiscal balancing and subsidy dynamics may be delaying domestic price relief.

With over 33 crore households using LPG connections across India, the unchanged domestic rates continue to be a point of concern amid rising food inflation.

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