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)
| City | Old Price (₹) | New Price (₹) |
| Delhi | 1,050 | 1,100 |
| Mumbai | 1,052 | 1,102 |
| Kolkata | 1,076 | 1,126 |
| Chennai | 1,068 | 1,118 |
| Bengaluru | 1,055 | 1,105 |
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
| Details | Information |
| Hike Amount | ₹50 per 14.2 kg cylinder |
| Effective Date | April 7, 2025 |
| Current Price in Delhi | ₹1,100 per cylinder |
| Reason for Hike | Rising global energy prices |
| Impact on Consumers | Higher monthly kitchen expenses |
| Beneficiary Relief | Ujjwala subsidies may offset some cost |
| Public Sentiment | Mixed to negative, opposition protests |