Parliament Question: Continuous rise in the prices of domestic LPG cylinders

GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS RAJYA SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO - 4134 ANSWERED ON - 30/03/2026 CONTINUOUS RISE IN THE PRICES OF DOMESTIC LPG CYLINDERS 4134 # SHRI NEERAJ DANGI: Will the Minister of PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS be pleased to state: (a) whether Government has evaluated the impact of the currently rising prices of gas cylinders and if so, the key findings thereof; (b) whether Government has considered taking any measures to curb the rise in prices or to provide relief to common citizens; (c) whether Government is considering to stabilise the prices of domestic LPG cylinders or making the subsidy scheme more effective, so that the poor and the middle class can benefit directly; and (d) the strategy of Government to prevent such price hikes in the future? ANSWER THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS (SHRI SURESH GOPI) (a) to (d) Prices of LPG in the country are linked to its price in the international market and Government continues to modulate the effective price to consumer for domestic LPG. The Retail Selling Price (RSP) of a 14.2 Kg domestic LPG cylinder is currently Rs. 913 in Delhi. As of 09.03.2026, after a targeted subsidy of Rs. 300/cylinder to PMUY consumers, Government of India is providing 14.2 Kg LPG cylinders at an effective price of Rs. 613 per cylinder (in Delhi) to all eligible PMUY beneficiaries. India imports about 60% of its LPG requirement and accordingly prices of LPG in the country are linked to its prices in the international market. While the average Saudi CP (international benchmark for LPG pricing) rose by 41% (from US$ 385/MT in July 2023 to US$ 542/MT in February 2026), the prices of domestic LPG were reduced by about 17% (from Rs. 1103 in August 2023 to Rs. 913 in March 2026). For PMUY consumers, effective price for domestic LPG has been reduced by about 32% (from Rs. 903 in August 2023 to Rs. 613 in March 2026). Government has paid a compensation of Rs. 22,000 crore to OMCs in FY 2022-23 and has approved another compensation of Rs. 30,000 crore in FY 2025-26 for under-recoveries incurred in Domestic LPG.Effective price of domestic LPG cylinder in neighbouring countries as on 01.03.2026 is as below: Country Domestic LPG (Rs./14.2 kg.cyl.) India 613.00#* Pakistan 1046.34 Sri Lanka 1241.67 Nepal 1207.81 #Effective 7th March'2026 *Effective cost to PMUY beneficiaries in Delhi, effective cost is Rs. 913 for non-PMUY consumers Source: Petroleum Planning and Analysis Cell (PPAC) *****