The West Asia conflict that erupted in late February has sent shockwaves through global energy markets, with its impact now reaching Indian households. Cooking gas prices have already moved upward, and with May 2026 approaching, further revisions are widely anticipated. At the same time, the government had introduced tighter booking, delivery, and compliance norms, signalling a broader shift in the LPG ecosystem.
Following the escalation of the US-Israel-Iran conflict, oil marketing companies had raised the price of a 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinder by ₹60 across India. Commercial cylinders witnessed sharper hikes, reflecting rising global energy costs.
In April 2026 alone, the 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder price had been increased three times. The latest revision pushed prices up by ₹196–₹218 in metro cities, after earlier hikes of ₹114.5 on March 7 and ₹28–₹31 on March 1.
With crude prices remaining volatile, another round of hikes is expected from May 1 as Indian Oil, BPCL, and HPCL reviewed pricing.
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas had tightened LPG booking norms to improve supply efficiency and curb misuse. The minimum interval between bookings was increased from 21 to 25 days in urban areas, while rural consumers faced a gap of up to 45 days.
Meanwhile, OTP-based delivery authentication has seen strong adoption and is likely to become a permanent feature. Online bookings have surged to nearly 98%, and Delivery Authentication Code-based deliveries have reached around 94%, helping reduce diversion of subsidised cylinders.
Aadhaar-based eKYC has been made mandatory for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana beneficiaries who have not yet completed the process. For these consumers, authentication is required once per financial year to receive subsidies beyond the seventh refill.
The government had also intensified its push towards piped natural gas (PNG). Households with PNG access are barred from applying for new LPG connections, and LPG supply is set to stop within three months if they failed to switch. Since March 2026, over 5.45 lakh PNG connections have been installed, with infrastructure continuing to expand.
Read more: LPG Price in India Today, April 28, 2026: Check Rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore and More Cities.
Despite geopolitical disruptions, authorities say that domestic LPG, PNG, and CNG supplies remain stable, with priority given to essential sectors and vulnerable users. However, rising prices, stricter rules, and a clear policy push toward PNG indicates that India’s cooking fuel landscape was undergoing a significant transformation.
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Published on: Apr 28, 2026, 2:16 PM IST
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