India's public sector oil companies have reduced Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices for international flights by nearly 27%, while increasing commercial LPG cylinder prices by Rs 42. ATF for international airlines now costs $1,103 per kilolitre.
State-run fuel retailers will not receive government financial backing for losses incurred from selling petrol, diesel, and aviation turbine fuel below cost. Despite rising crude oil prices, the government has opted to shield consumers by not revising retail prices for these fuels, focusing instead on price adjustments for bulk diesel and commercial LPG.
A sharp increase in commercial LPG cylinder prices in Delhi is putting significant financial pressure on restaurants and street vendors. Business owners warn that rising operational costs may lead to higher menu prices and potential job losses if the trend continues.
The hospitality sector in India faces a severe blow following a Rs 993 increase in commercial LPG cylinder prices to Rs 3,071.50 per 19-kg cylinder. Industry associations warned of imminent menu price hikes of 10-15% and accelerated closures and job losses. The total increase of Rs 1,332.50 within three revisions has created an unprecedented cost escalation for hotels and restaurants already struggling with supply disruptions and weakened cash flows.
India announced a Rs 933 increase in commercial LPG cylinder prices, bringing the cost to Rs 3,071.50 in Delhi. The price surge threatens restaurants, roadside eateries, caterers and cloud kitchens already grappling with weak consumer demand and elevated raw material costs. While households are shielded from domestic LPG hikes, small food businesses face mounting pressure that could trigger higher meal prices, reduced incomes, staff cuts and broader inflationary pressure across local economies.
Commercial LPG prices in India have surged by Rs 993 for a 19-kg cylinder, taking the Delhi rate to Rs 3,071.50 effective May 1. The cumulative increase exceeds Rs 1,300 over three months. Congress leader Rahul Gandhi criticised the hike as an 'election bill' that would burden small businesses like dhabas, tea stalls and restaurants. State-run fuel retailers cited global energy volatility and West Asia tensions as reasons. Domestic LPG prices remain unchanged at Rs 913.
Rahul Gandhi has sharply criticized the Centre over rising inflation, highlighting a significant Rs 993 jump in commercial LPG cylinder prices in a single day. He warned that this surge, amounting to an 81% increase over three months, will heavily impact small businesses and household expenses, predicting further hikes in petrol and diesel prices.
India has raised commercial LPG cylinder prices by Rs 933, reaching Rs 3,071.50 in Delhi. This surge threatens the viability of small food businesses, potentially triggering higher consumer prices and inflationary pressure across the informal economy.
Commercial LPG prices in India have surged to record levels with a Rs 993 increase per 19-kg cylinder — the steepest-ever hike. The cylinder now costs Rs 3,071.50 in Delhi, up from Rs 2,078.50, representing a total three-month increase of Rs 1,303. The surge is attributed to global crude oil prices rising nearly 50% due to disruptions in energy supply chains from the West Asia conflict. While commercial LPG (used by hotels and restaurants) has seen three consecutive monthly hikes, domestic LPG prices remain unchanged at Rs 913 for a 14.2-kg cylinder.
The Congress party has accused the Modi government of burdening small businesses after a sharp Rs 993 hike in commercial LPG cylinder prices. The opposition claims the timing is politically motivated, while the government cites global energy trends for the adjustment.
Fuel prices for petrol and diesel remained stable across major Indian cities on May 1, 2026, with Delhi petrol at Rs 94.77/L and diesel at Rs 87.67/L, despite crude oil surging to a four-year high of USD 126/barrel. However, commercial LPG cylinder prices increased significantly by Rs 993, with Delhi now charging Rs 3,071.5 for a 19kg cylinder. The government confirmed no proposal to hike fuel prices and dismissed viral messages claiming a Rs 12.50/L increase as fake.
The Centre increased the 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder price by Rs 993 across India, bringing the cost to Rs 3,071.50 in Delhi. Domestic LPG prices remain unchanged for 33 crore consumers. The price hike affects commercial and bulk LPG cylinders representing less than 1% of total consumption, while approximately 80% of petroleum products saw no price change.
Despite global energy supply strains due to Middle East conflict, India's government assures robust domestic fertilizer availability, exceeding current requirements. Commercial LPG allocations have also increased, with officials confirming sufficient supplies and no distributor dry-outs, even as panic buying is reported.
