LPG Price Today: Kolkata, Delhi, Mumbai and Other Cities as West Asia Conflict Disrupts Oil Markets

The conflict in West Asia continues to create uncertainty across global energy markets, with disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz putting crude oil and LPG supplies under pressure. For Indian households, however, there has been no fresh increase in the 14.2-kg domestic LPG cylinder price in September 2026.

As of September 28, 2026, the domestic LPG cylinder costs ₹968 in Kolkata, while the price is ₹942 in Delhi, ₹941.50 in Mumbai and ₹957.50 in Chennai. IndianOil's official price information confirms these metro rates.

The stability in household LPG prices is notable because the energy market has been facing considerable disruption. Indian refiners have increased domestic LPG production and diversified imports to protect supplies as the West Asia conflict affects traditional supply routes.

LPG Price Today: City-Wise Domestic Cylinder Rates

The current price of a standard 14.2-kg domestic LPG cylinder in major Indian cities is:

These rates were unchanged in September. City-level differences reflect factors including local taxes and transportation costs.

For Kolkata specifically, IndianOil's distributor listings show a 14.2-kg domestic Indane cylinder at ₹968, while a 5-kg domestic cylinder is listed at ₹358.50.

Why Has Domestic LPG Not Become More Expensive Despite the Conflict?

This is where India's LPG pricing system becomes important.

International energy prices are an important input into the economics of LPG, but changes in global prices do not necessarily translate into an immediate one-for-one change in the retail price paid by households.

State-owned oil marketing companies and the government have taken steps to maintain domestic LPG availability and cushion households from the full impact of international energy-market volatility.

At the same time, refiners have been increasing domestic production.

Indian Oil Corporation said in August that it had increased LPG production by nearly 30% while keeping its refineries operating above full capacity during the disruption to maritime trade through the Strait of Hormuz.

More recently, Indian state-owned refiners increased domestic LPG production to around 44,000 tonnes per day, nearly 20% above the August average, as festive-season demand increased and supply disruptions continued.

That additional domestic production is helping India reduce some of the immediate pressure created by disrupted imports.

West Asia Conflict Is Still a Major LPG Supply Risk

The biggest concern is the Strait of Hormuz.

The route has historically been extremely important for India's energy imports. Before the conflict, around 90% of India's LPG imports came through the Middle East route, according to reporting on India's changing energy-supply patterns.

When shipping through the region is disrupted, Indian oil companies have to find alternative supplies, reroute cargoes or increase domestic production.

India has already been diversifying its LPG sourcing.

US LPG supplies, for example, became an increasingly important alternative during the disruption. However, shipping distances, freight costs and global LPG premiums can influence the economics of replacing Middle Eastern supplies.

Business Standard reported in September that the US accounted for around 16% of India's LPG imports so far that month, while the UAE had become the largest supplier, with shipments rising sharply.

This diversification improves supply flexibility, but it does not eliminate the risk of higher international procurement costs.

Commercial LPG Prices Have Moved Differently

Household consumers should also distinguish between domestic LPG and commercial LPG.

The 14.2-kg domestic cylinder remained unchanged in September, but the price of the 19-kg commercial cylinder was revised upward from September 1.

In the four major metros, the September commercial LPG rates were:

• Delhi: ₹2,747.50

• Kolkata: ₹2,884

• Mumbai: ₹2,701

• Chennai: ₹2,916.50

IndianOil's official price page lists these rates with a September 1, 2026 update.

Commercial LPG is widely used by restaurants, hotels and other businesses. Consequently, higher commercial-cylinder prices can feed into operating costs for businesses that use LPG intensively.

That does not necessarily mean the same increase will immediately appear in household LPG prices.

What Is the LPG Price in Kolkata?

For households in Kolkata, the 14.2-kg domestic LPG cylinder costs ₹968 as of September 28, 2026.

The price has remained unchanged from August. IndianOil's official distributor listings in Kolkata also show the same ₹968 retail price.

The city's 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder, meanwhile, is priced at ₹2,884 after the September revision.

This means Kolkata households have not faced another domestic LPG price increase despite the ongoing volatility in global energy markets.

Could LPG Prices Rise in October?

A future price change cannot be ruled out.

Oil marketing companies typically review fuel prices periodically, while the eventual retail impact depends on international LPG and crude prices, freight costs, exchange rates, domestic supply conditions and government policy.

If the West Asia conflict continues to disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and international LPG prices remain elevated, pressure on India's LPG supply chain could increase.

On the other hand, greater domestic production and diversified imports could limit the impact on household availability.

Indian refiners are also seeking alternative supply sources. Indian Oil has been working to diversify LPG procurement, including efforts to secure supplies from countries outside the traditional Middle Eastern supply base.

Therefore, the next important price review will be closely watched by both households and the energy industry.

What Does This Mean for Indian Households?

For consumers, the immediate picture is relatively straightforward: the September domestic LPG price has not increased further.

But that does not mean the international energy crisis has no impact.

If the disruption persists, higher procurement and transportation costs could eventually increase pressure on the domestic LPG system. The government and oil companies would then have to balance three competing objectives: maintaining household affordability, ensuring sufficient supplies and managing the financial impact on oil marketing companies.

For consumers, the most important date to watch is the next monthly LPG price revision.

For investors, the focus extends beyond the cylinder price. Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum and Hindustan Petroleum, along with refiners and energy distributors, can be affected by crude prices, LPG sourcing costs, refining margins, inventory valuations and government pricing decisions.

What Investors Should Watch

The following factors will be particularly important in the coming weeks:

• Brent crude and international LPG prices

• Strait of Hormuz shipping conditions

• India's LPG import volumes

• Domestic refinery LPG production

• US and UAE LPG supplies to India

• Rupee-dollar exchange rate

• October domestic LPG price revision

• Commercial LPG price movements

• Government measures to protect household LPG supply

The distinction between price stability and supply stability is important. A cylinder price can remain unchanged even while the underlying cost of securing that cylinder is rising.

Key Takeaway

West Asia's conflict continues to create significant uncertainty for global oil and LPG markets, but Indian households have not seen another domestic LPG price increase in September 2026.

The current 14.2-kg cylinder costs ₹968 in Kolkata, ₹942 in Delhi, ₹941.50 in Mumbai and ₹957.50 in Chennai, while Patna's rate is ₹1,031.50.

The bigger issue for the coming months is whether India's increased domestic LPG production and diversified imports can continue to offset disruption in traditional supply routes. With the conflict still affecting energy markets, the next monthly price revision will be closely watched.

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