Commercial LPG price hiked by nearly ₹1,000 in setback for migrant workers, restaurants
State-run oil companies in India have raised commercial LPG prices significantly, impacting migrant workers, small food vendors, and industrial users. The 19-kg commercial cylinder price increased by nearly ₹1,000, while the 5-kg cylinder used by migrants and students rose from ₹549 to ₹810.50. The hike has raised concerns about reverse migration and economic strain on low-income groups, though domestic LPG prices remain unchanged.
- ▪The 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder price increased from ₹2,078.50 to ₹3,071.50, a rise of ₹993.
- ▪The 5-kg free trade LPG cylinder price jumped from ₹549 to ₹810.50, affecting migrant workers and students.
- ▪Aviation turbine fuel for foreign airlines was raised by 5.3%, and bulk diesel prices increased by 8.75% for select sectors.
- ▪Indian Oil Corporation stated that domestic LPG prices for over 330 million households remain unchanged.
- ▪Petroleum minister Hardeep Singh Puri said oil marketing companies absorbed under-recoveries to protect domestic consumers during crude price surges.
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Commercial LPG price hiked by nearly ₹1,000 in setback for migrant workers, restaurantsThe 5-kg free trade LPG cylinder, used primarily by migrant labourers and students living near educational institutions, jumped from ₹549 to ₹810.50.Updated on: May 02, 2026 12:57 PM ISTBy Rajeev JayaswalShare viaCopy link Fuel costs for migrant workers, community kitchens, canteens, roadside dhabas and industrial users surged by over 47% on Friday as state-run oil companies raised prices of commercial liquefied petroleum gas by ₹993 per 19-kg refill and ₹261.50 per 5-kg cylinder.The 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder — used by hotels, dhabas, canteens and industrial kitchens — now costs ₹3,071.50, up from ₹2,078.50.
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