LPG Price Hiked by ₹50: New Cooking Gas Cylinder Rates in India

Government Increases LPG Price by ₹50 – New Rates Effective Immediately

In a move affecting millions of households across India, the Central Government has hiked the price of domestic LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) by ₹50 per cylinder starting April 7, 2025. The hike comes amidst rising global energy costs and a renewed push to reduce subsidy burdens on the exchequer.

With this change, the price of a standard 14.2 kg LPG cylinder in Delhi has now increased to ₹1,100, up from ₹1,050. The revised prices are effective across all states and union territories.

Updated LPG Prices in Major Cities (14.2 kg Cylinder)

Why Has LPG Become More Expensive?

The government cited rising international crude oil and gas prices as the key reasons behind the increase. A senior official from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas said:

“Global energy prices have been fluctuating. The hike was necessary to balance the retail pricing mechanism and reduce the burden on oil marketing companies.”

Impact on Households

The ₹50 hike is expected to impact over 30 crore households who depend on LPG as their primary cooking fuel. It may especially burden middle- and low-income families, despite government subsidies for beneficiaries under the Ujjwala Yojana.

While the hike applies to non-subsidized LPG cylinders, the actual out-of-pocket cost for Ujjwala beneficiaries may remain lower if central subsidies continue or are revised.

Political Reactions & Public Sentiment

The opposition parties have slammed the central government for the increase, citing it as yet another blow to the common man’s budget. Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi tweeted:

“Petrol, diesel, cooking gas – everything is becoming expensive. The government is not thinking about the aam aadmi. Another ₹50 hike shows misplaced priorities.”

Social media users also voiced concerns, trending hashtags like #LPGPriceHike and #GasCylinderRate.

Summary: Key Takeaways from the LPG Price Hike