LPG rates in India
The LPG (Liquified Petroleum Gas) price in India is determined by the state run-oil companies and is revised on monthly basis. The price of LPG is important as it is directly liked with the kitchens of common people. LPG connect is present in almost every household and the hotels, restaurants for commercial use. A minor disturbance in the price could trigger a huge reaction across the country as they have to bear the brunt of the rising fuel prices. The price of LPG for domestic is different from the commercial. The commercial LPG is much more priced compared to domestic use LPG cylinder.
The exchange rate of the rupee versus the dollar and the worldwide benchmark rate are the two key factors that govern the price of LPG cylinders in India. Every family is entitled to up to 12 subsidized cylinders each year. If you need additional cylinders, you must pay the market price. The preceding month's worldwide market price determines LPG pricing in India.
In the current scenario, the government of India is providing the subsidy to its domestic customers. The best part of the subsidy is that the amount gets directly into the account of the beneficiary. The amount of the subsidy differs month to month, depending on changes in average international benchmark LPG prices plus the foreign currency rate. HP Gas, (by the Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited), Indane Gas (by Indian Oil Corporation Limited), and Bharat Gas, (by the Bharat Petroleum Gas) are top 3 LPG Gas cylinder connection providers in the country.
What is LPG?
The term LPG stands for Liquefied Petroleum Gas. It is also known as butane or propane. It is used as a fuel for cooking purpose apart from its use in heating equipment and for powering vehicles. The LPG is prepared by refining petroleum or wet natural gas and it is mostly derived from the fossil fuel sources. It is manufactured during the refining of crude oil or it is extracted from the natural gas streams as they emerge from the ground or it is derived from petroleum products.
The Liquefied Petroleum Gas or LPG is recovered from the wet natural gas by absorption process.
The recovered product usually has a low boiling point and should be distilled to remove the lighter fractions, later it has to be treated to remove carbon dioxide, hydrogen sulfide and water. The final finished product will be transported through the pipeline through specially built seagoing tankers. In some countries, transportation of the LPG will be done through rail, truck and barges.
The LPG cylinders which reach home for the domestic usage will be under relatively low pressures. In Europe, LPG water heaters have its presence largely. Apart from this, the bio-friendly fuel can also be used as an engine fuel and also for backup generators. The unique factor of LPG is it can be stored nearly for a long time without degradation.
The usage of LPG emits less carbon dioxide when compared with coal, petrol or heating oil which virtually emits black carbon and other particles to the environment. LPG acts as a driver of economic growth in most of the developing countries as well as in rural areas.
A countless number of people rely on liquefied petroleum gas due to its instant, reliable, transportable and constant energy factors. Increased usage of LPG will reduce desertification and deforestation.
LPG Production Process
LPG is made during a natural gas processing and oil refining process. It is separated from the unprocessed natural gas using refrigeration technique and later extracted from heated crude oil using a distillation tower. The LPG which is obtained can be used as it or it can be separated into its three primary parts namely – propane, isobutane and butane.
The Liquefied Petroleum Gas is usually stored pressurized in the form of liquid in cylinders or in tanks.
Constituents of LPG
LPG constitutes a group of flammable hydrocarbon gases which are liquefied through pressurization and is commonly used as a fuel.
The following list of gases are also labelled under LPG and it includes butane, isobutane, propane and mixture of all these three.
The Liquefied Petroleum Gases can be stored in steel vessels ranging from small BBQ gas bottles to larger tanks and gas cylinders.
Main Uses of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)
LPG can be used for numerous purposes, important amongst them include
• In Homes, it is used for cooking, heating, BBQ
• Electricity Generation in the case of generators, Co-gen, Tri-gen and Gas Turbines
• Agriculture for greenhouses, flame weeding, crop drying
• Business & Industry for forklifts, ovens, boilers, furnaces
• Transportation for taxis, buses, autogas, commercial vehicles
• Live Stock for Poultry Sheds, Diaries, Piggeries and so on
Why is LPG used as Most Preferred Cooking Fuel?
The LPG is considered as the most preferred cooking fuel due to the following reasons:
• It burns readily and gives off instant fuel.
• The flame is visible in nature.
• The flame can be adjusted to meet the heating requirements easily.
• It can be transported from one place to another in pressurized containers.
• It is easy to store LPG in a cylinder.
• It consumes less space in the kitchen to store an LPG cylinder.
• It is non-toxic in nature when burned.
• It is unlikely to have any kind of harmful effect on the environment.
• It does not release soot when burned and hence vessels can be washed cleanly.
• It is one of the most economical fuel source found in nature.
• It burns very efficiently with very fewer combustion emissions and does not create black smoke.
• Replacement of a cylinder can be done easily without any hassles.
Primary LPG Cylinder Providers in India
The following state-run companies are the primary LPG cylinder providers in India.
Bharat Gas
Bharat Gas is run by Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited. Is usually provides gas connections for domestic consumption across households in India. The company provides a dedicated web portal for its customers who can use the platform to apply for new connections apart from booking for new LPG cylinder. To secure a new connection, customers have to submit a list of documents that will determine their eligibility apart from regulating the eligibility for subsidy provided by the government of India. The connection can be transferred from one place to another across any part of the country and this facility is available to all the customer of Bharat Gas.
Indane Gas
Indane Gas is run by the state-run Indian Oil Corporation. If one is looking to get an LPG connection for household purpose then one can opt for Indane. The LPG connection under Indane is available to everyone on submission of the required documents to the nearest Indane Gas distributor. The distributor will scrutinize the documents and verify if the applicant is eligible to participate in the several schemes run by the government of India to secure the subsidized gas connections mainly to those individuals who qualify for the same. The registration for the purpose of securing the gas connection can be done either through online mode. Customers of Indane Gas can book for cylinders by personally visiting the Indane Gas Distributor and can thereon refill the cylinder by booking for them via the internet or through phone or using SMS (mobile) application. The connection can be transferred from one place to another anywhere across the country as per the requirements of the customers.
HP Gas
The HP Gas is run by the state-run Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited. The company provides its customers with gas connections for household purpose across India. The customers are eligible for securing subsidy under the government scheme and according to the customers account will be credited with the subsidy amount post the purchase of the cylinder. One has to submit all the required documents which will be scrutinized thoroughly to check the eligibility for getting the subsidy under the government scheme. If the existing customers of HP Gas wish to change the gas connection from one place to another then the same will be done to any place across the country. For securing a new connection, one has to submit all the required documents as mentioned by the distributor of HP Gas at the time of submission of application form.
Proof of Identification Document (any one of the following)
• PAN Card
• Election Voter ID Card
• Aadhaar Card
• Passport
• Driving Licence
• Government Issued Photo ID Card
Proof of Address Documents (any one of the following)
• Driving Licence
• Ration Card
• Passport
• Lease Agreement
• Flat Allotment
• Self-declaration attested by a Gazetted Officer
• Aadhaar Card
• House Registration Document
• Rental Agreement Document
• Utility Bills like electricity, water bill, telephone bills
• Passport size photos
• Debit card or Credit card statement
• Bank Passbook
How to book for an LPG cylinder?
Gone are those days, wherein consumers had to book for an LPG cylinder by personally visiting the distributor and waiting anxiously till the cylinder arrives near the doorsteps. The technology has helped both the customers as well as the distributors to deliver an LPG cylinder on time to the doorsteps of the consumer without any hassles.
There are several ways through which an individual can book for an LPG gas cylinder. They are
• Distributor Agency
• Online Mode
• Mobile App for Android and i-phones
• SMS Mode
• IVRS Mode
Distributor Agency
Customers can visit their respective distributor agent at their office and can book for a new refilled cylinder in person. This can be done by providing the customer number and the payment for the same can be made at the time of delivery of the cylinder.
Customers who prefer to book online can even make payment for cylinders via online mode using their debit card or credit card or via net banking or through Paytm option. Some of the distributors are providing a discount on the maximum retail price of the cylinder when payment is made via online mode.
Advantages of Booking an LPG cylinder via Online Mode
• One can book from the comfort of home or office and need not physically visit a shop to book for the cylinder.
• Consumers can make payment via online mode through net banking or using debit/credit cards.
• One has to just visit the website of the LPG provider to book for a cylinder post registering.
• Post delivery of the cylinder, the consumer will get an SMS or email notification.
• It is a convenient process to refill an empty cylinder.
• One need not have to bear additional charges to book through online mode.
• Refilling of the cylinder can be done anytime from anywhere.
• It is one of the safe and convenient methods to book for a cylinder.
• Easy payment option.
• The delivery tracking system is available.
The customer has to first register themselves on the mobile app by providing the correct mobile number, e-mail address and a one-time password (OTP) which will be sent to the phone number for authentication of the registration process. Once the app registration process is done, the customer can go ahead and book for refilling an empty cylinder and can choose to pay for the cylinder either through debit/credit card or via online mode or through net banking.
The mobile app contains all the details pertaining to customer ID, booking history and so on.
As there is an increase in the number of customers who are paying through online mode, the gas marketing companies have introduced e-wallet payment options to ease out the payment procedure for LPG cylinders.
SMS Mode
Customers who wish to book for an LPG refilled cylinder can do so via SMS mode. The first thing they have to do is to register their mobile number with the gas distributor, post this a particular format needs to be followed and an SMS has to be sent according to the said format while booking for a new cylinder.
For Example: If a customer is procuring cylinder through Indane, then the procedure for registering for booking is as follows. For the first time, the customer has to send an SMS IOC < STD Code + distributor’s landline telephone number> to xxxxxxxxxx. If the distributor’s landline number is 080 25586948 and the consumer number is YC24569V, then SMS should be sent in the following format: IOC 080 25586948 YC24569V to xxxxxxxxxx.
For subsequent bookings, send an SMS IOC to xxxxxxxxxx, whenever the booking is made.
IVRS Mode
The term IVRS stands for Interactive Voice Response System and is a kind of technology which allows the computer to interact with the human beings through the use of voice and Dual Tone Multi-Frequency (DTMF) tones input with the help of keyboard or by speech.
The customers can book for refilled LPG cylinder using IVRS and this facility is available across major cities in India. The system is simple yet efficient one which makes the booking procedure fast and helps the customer to order for a new refilled cylinder round the clock.
The IVRS offers the customer to choose the language option as the first step following which the customer has to enter the distributor’s phone number along with the STD code following this step one has to enter the 17 digit consumer number after this one has to select from the options and book for refilled LPG cylinder after this step the system will provide a reference number for refill booking and prompts the user to register the phone number for future use.
For further bookings, the registered users can dial the specific IVRS number which has been particularly assigned to each of the distributors from their registered phone number and proceed further by selecting the option through the interactive mode either for refill booking or for registering a complaint or for checking the status of the previous booking. If the customer chooses to refill booking option then the system will respond by providing the reference number for the same.
Types of LPG Cylinder in India
In India, the LPG cylinders are mainly differentiated into two types and they are
• Domestic LPG Cylinder
• Non-Domestic/Commercial LPG Cylinder
The domestic LPG cylinders are currently available to the users at subsidized rates. Due to the high rates of LPG cylinders the central government has stepped in and is providing all the LPG cylinders which are meant for domestic use at subsidized prices. In this process, the customer will have to pay the price which has been mentioned in the cash memo of the voucher issued by the distributor along with the delivery charges at the time of delivery of the LPG cylinder at one's doorsteps. Post which the subsidy amount will be directly credited to the customer's bank account which has been linked with the gas connection.The domestic LPG cylinders are painted with red colour for easy identification and to avoid its usage for non-domestic purposes.
The subsidy amount on domestic cylinders depends on the city and it falls in the range between Rs 420 – Rs 465 for a 14.2 kg cylinder. In case of a non-domestic LPG cylinder, the subsidy rates fall between Rs 593 – Rs 605 per cylinder.
Domestic LPG Cylinders in India is available in
• 5 kgs
• 14.2 kgs
The LPG cylinders are painted in blue colour for its easy identification.
The commercial LPG cylinders are priced high when compared to the ones which are used for the domestic purpose and these cylinders are not eligible to get a subsidy from the government.
Commercial LPG Cylinders in India are available in
• 5 kgs
• 19 kgs
• 47.5 kgs
Customers can choose from any of the below-mentioned options to link their Aadhaar card number with the LPG connection.
• Offline Method
• Online Mode
• SMS Mode
• IVRS Method
Offline Method
The customers have to either take a print out of the online form or has to collect the LPG linking form from the local gas distributor with whom they have secured an LPG gas connection. Fill in all the details as mentioned in the form including 17 digit LPG consumer number and 12 digit Aadhaar number. Attach a self-attested photocopy of Aadhaar card along with the form. After filling in all the required details, submit the form to the gas distributor for linking the Aadhaar number with the gas connection.
Online Mode
The customer can link their Aadhaar card with the gas distributor through online mode as well. For this, one has to visit the Resident Self Seeding Portal of UIDAI and enter the location and residential address. Proceeding further, one has to choose the benefit type that is the distributor with the customer is associated with (HP or Bharat Gas or Indane Gas). After this, the customer has to fill in the personal details and after filling in all the required information one has to click on the submit button.
SMS Mode
One has to first visit the respective web portal of the LPG marketing agency (Bharat Gas or Hindustan Petroleum Gas or Indane Gas) and check for the list of contact numbers of various states available in their portal. Note down the contact number of the state where you reside and send an SMS to the state’s contact number from the registered mobile number in the following format UID .
For Example: If the Aadhaar card number is 98765432101236, then the SMS format will be UID 98765432101236.
On sending the SMS in the above mentioned format, one will get a confirmation SMS informing about the successfully linking of Aadhaar number with gas connection.
IVRS Method
The customer has to follow the below-mentioned method to link an Aadhaar card number with the gas connection using IVRS method. One has to first visit the website portal of gas agency and find out the state from the list to get the IVRS contact number which usually differs from one distributor to another and also from one state to another. On getting the number, dial the number and follow the instructions as mentioned thereby entering the 12 digit Aadhaar number and by confirming the same by pressing 1 option and in this way, one can link the Aadhaar card with the respective gas distributor.
Step 1: First open the Amazon App on your mobile phone and select the ‘Pay Bills’ option.
Step 2: Now click on the ‘Gas Cylinder’ option.
Step 3: Now click on the ‘Select operator to Proceed’ further.
Step 4: After selecting the respective LPG service provider i.e Indane, enter your Registered Mobile Number or Indane LPG ID in the given box.
Step 6: The details of the Customer Name, Dealer Name and Bill amount will reflect on the screen.
Step 7: Now click on the ‘Continue’ option.
Step 8: Here you will have to select the payment option at your convenience. The available options for payment include UPI/Net Banking; Add Debit/Credit/ATM Card; Pay of Delivery; Amazon Pay Balance. After selecting the appropriate payment method, click on the ‘Place Order and Pay’ option.
Step 9: You have successfully placed an order for refilled Indane LPG cylinder using the Amazon App.
The fuel is cheaper and cleaner than wood, charcoal. It does not pollute the environment and hence is safer to use at home without any callous. Apart from cooking, LPG can also be used for engine vehicles.
More efficient combustion property of LPG makes people go for it, without having any second thought. Easy to handle feature of LPG fuel also makes it user friendly.
All than a user has to do is to manage the gas flow instantaneously by switching on the knob and switching it off when not required. It provides the best control to the individual who is cooking to regulate the flame based on the requirement of the cooking.
Easier availability in India also makes LPG one of the most preferred form of cooking fuel.
Step 1: First, download the Umang app from Google Play Store or Apple App Store on your smartphone.
Step 2: After successfully downloading the app, register yourself by verifying your mobile number.
Step 3: Select all the required details like the name of your service provider. You can even search for it too. Do ensure you have an account created on your service provider’s web portal.
Step 4: Proceed further and tap on the 'Refill order' and confirm your details by clicking on the' Confirm' button.
How to Book LPG Refill Cylinder using Amazon App?
Previously, the consumers of LPG cylinders were booking for a refilled cylinder through the IVR booking process. But now, they can even book for cylinder online using Amazon App. Check for the steps below:
Step 1: First open the Amazon App on your mobile phone and select the ‘Pay Bills’ option.
Step 2: Now click on the ‘Gas Cylinder’ option.
Step 3: Now click on the ‘Select operator to Proceed’ further.
Step 5: Click on the ‘Get Booking Details’ button.
Step 6: The details of the Customer Name, Dealer Name and Bill amount will reflect on the screen.
Step 7: Now click on the ‘Continue’ option.
Step 8: Here you will have to select the payment option at your convenience. The available options for payment include UPI/Net Banking; Add Debit/Credit/ATM Card; Pay of Delivery; Amazon Pay Balance. After selecting the appropriate payment method, click on the ‘Place Order and Pay’ option.
How to Book an LPG Cylinder using Paytm app?
The LPG customers can book a refilled LPG Cylinder easily using the Paytm app by following the below steps:
Step 1: First download the Paytm app on your mobile phone.
Step 2: Open the Paytm app and go to the gas booking page.
Step 3: Now select the “Book a Cylinder” option and your respective service operator.
Step 5: Select your respective ‘Gas Agency’ and click on the ‘Proceed’ option.
Step 6: Now enter the booking amount.
Step 7: Proceed to make payment with your preferred payment mode.
Step 8: A message will get displayed informing you about the successful booking of a refilled LPG cylinder on the screen.
Step 1: First, log on to the official web portal of Indane Gas.
Step 2:Use your respective login credentials and access your private account on the Indane site (existing customers).
Step 3:Now click on the option which states ‘View Order History' and click on the relevant order for which you prefer to know the status.
Step 4:Now you can find the refill booking status of Indane Gas through online.
The government of India will be bearing the administrative cost of the LPG connection.
Beneficiaries of PMUY
The main beneficiary of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana will be a woman who belongs to the BPL family and does not have an LPG connection in her name. But that particular women should be included in the SECC 2011 list or under the seven identified categories like Forest Dwellers, SC/ST households, people residing in river islands, Tea and Ex-Tea Garden Tribes, AAY, Most Backward Classes (MBC).
Eligibility Criteria for PMUY
One should fulfil the below-mentioned list of criteria to be eligible for securing the benefits of PMUY.
- The beneficiary should be an Indian citizen.
- Should have attained the age of 18 years.
- Should not be availing any benefit under other similar schemes.
- The beneficiary should be a woman belonging to a below poverty line family.
- The beneficiary should not have an LPG connection in her name.
- The name of the beneficiariy should be included under the list of BPL households under SC/ST households, AAY, SECC 2011, Most Backward Classes (MBC), people residing in river islands, forest dwellers, Tea and Ex-Tea Garden Tribes.
Procedure to Link Aadhaar to LPG for Bharat Gas Connection
Linking of Aadhaar to LPG for Bharat Gas through Distributor Agency
Linking Aadhaar Card to Bharat Gas via UIDAI website
- Firstly, visit the official website of UIDAI.
- Download the form to link aadhaar card with LPG connection.
- Duly fill in all the details like residential address after selecting the state and district.
- Now choose the type of benefit from the given list.
- Proceed further and enter all the personal details including that of Aadhaar Card number.
- After this click on the ‘Submit’ button.
- Now fill in the OTP which will be sent to your registered mobile number for the final submission of your application form.
Surrendering LPG Connection
The government of India has made a move to ensure that every household in the nation has fair access to the essential cooking gas accessibility through LPG connection. Hence it has cracked down hard on those who individuals who have multiple connections in the same name.
To fix the issue of multiple LPG connections, the government rolled out surrendering option for households which have numerous ones.
Let’s check the procedure to Surrender Multiple LPG Connection.
Surrendering an LPG Connection through the manual process is an ardent process as it consumes too much of time hence the state-run oil companies have come up with the procedure wherein customers can surrender the same through online mode.
Change of Residence in the same city:
If you have an LPG connection registered at one particular address in a city and if you decide to move to another residence in the same region. Firstly you should first reach out to your existing Bharat Gas distributor and request for a Transfer Advice which is also known as TA.
The TA obtained from the existing gas distributor should be taken to the new distributor covers the residential area of your new house and submit the form there.
Now the new distributor will ask you to fill in a form and submit the same with the passport size photographs.
The new distributor will issue a subscription voucher (SV) which will have all the relevant details of both the distributor and subscriber.
Indane Gas Booking Status
How to Check Indane Gas Booking Status
With the increase in the number of consumers of LPG cylinders, the state-run oil marketing companies have introduced several ways to check the status of gas bookings.
Procedure to Check Indane Gas Booking Status via Online
The consumers can track the status of the online refill booking of LPG Cylinder or a new gas connection for Indane gas by following the below-mentioned steps:
- Firstly, log on to the official web portal of Indane Gas.
- The user has to use the login credentials and sign in to access their private account.
- Now click on the option ‘View Order History' and click on the relevant order form which you prefer to know the status.
- You can view the refill booking status online on the screen.
Procedure to Check Indane Gas Booking Status via Indane App
The Indane App provides a range of services to the customers at their fingertips. The advancement of technology has helped the LPG providers to serve the customers promptly. If in case, the users opt to check the Indane gas booking status in a faster and smarter way, all they have to do is to download the app on their Android-powered smartphone or Apple iPhone. Open the Google Play Store or App Store and search for Indane.
Procedure to Check Indane LPG Gas Booking Status using IVRS
The Interactive Voice Response System (IVRS) tells us the status of the order booking. Follow the below-mentioned steps to check the status of gas booking via IVRS.
- First, dial the number listed below in the list of IVRS numbers for Indane distributors for each city based on the location.
- Once getting connected with IVRS, select the preferred language option.
- The system will ask the user to identify the distributor.
- Now enter the telephone number of the distributor with the STD code of your respective city.
- On successful identification of the distributor, the system will now try to identify and authenticate the customer. To do so, the user will have to enter the numerical part of the customer number.
- Based on your location, the ICR will prompt the user to enter the exact customer number.
Checking Indane Gas Subsidy Status Online
The customers of Indane Gas have to first visit the official web portal of Indane and click on the option ‘Check PAHAL status’.
Here customers can check their status via two options:
In the first case, you can provide the name of the distributor, Aadhaar number, LPG ID, consumer number and click on the proceed option.
FAQs
LPG Price in India Today (5 June 2023), LPG Gas Cylinder Prices in Indian Cities? ›
LPG Price in New Delhi Today Rs. 1,103.00/14.2 Kg Gas Cylinder (5 June 2023) - Goodreturns.
What is the current rate of LPG cylinder in India? ›...
Current LPG Gas Price List for 14.2 KG Cylinder.
| City | Price Today |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | ₹ 1,103.00 |
| Mumbai | ₹ 1,102.50 |
| Gurgaon | ₹ 1,111.50 |
| Bengaluru | ₹ 1,105.50 |
- After the latest revision, the LPG price in New Delhi has been cut by ₹83.50 to ₹1,773/commercial cylinder from ₹1,856.50/commercial cylinder. ...
- The price of commercial cylinders in Kolkata is now ₹1875.50. ...
- Currently, domestic cooking gas costs ₹1,003 per 14.2-kg cylinder in New Delhi.
After today's reduction, the price of a 19 kg commercial gas cylinder in the capital Delhi has come down from Rs 1856.50 to Rs 823.50 to Rs 1773.00.
What is the price of 19 kg LPG in India? ›A 19 kg LPG cylinder sells for Rs 2,021.50 in Chennai with effect from today. Prior to this revision, a 19 kg LPG cylinder cost Rs 2,028 in Delhi, Rs 2,132 in Kolkata, Rs 1,980 in Mumbai, and Rs 2,192.50 in Chennai respectively, as per Indian Oil Corporation (IOC).
Why LPG prices are rising in India? ›In February, Kalanidhi Veerasawamy, a member of the Lok Sabha, asked the oil ministry why LPG prices in India are rising. The ministry attributed the increase over the years to India's dependence on imports for LPG and the average Saudi contract prices (CP).
What is the subsidy on cylinders in Delhi? ›The move will benefit 9.6 crore families. The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved a subsidy of ₹200 per 14.2 kg cylinder for up to 12 refills per year to be provided to the beneficiaries of PMUY, I&B Minister Anurag Thakur told reporters. As of March 1, 2023, there were 9.59 crore PMUY beneficiaries.
What is the highest LPG cylinder price in world? ›For LPG, prices in India at Int $3.5 a litre are the world's highest. India is followed by Turkey, Fiji, Moldova and Ukraine. In Switzerland, France, Canada and the UK, LPG is priced at about Int $1 per litre.
What is the price of HP gas cylinder in Mumbai? ›LPG Price in Greater Mumbai Today Rs. 1,102.50/14.2 Kg Gas Cylinder (17 May 2023) - Goodreturns.
What is the price of 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder in Mumbai? ›Commercial LPG cylinder price: In Mumbai, LPG will cost Rs 1,725 per 19-kg cylinder from June 1. It will cost Rs 1,875 in Kolkata and Rs 1,937 in Chennai.
What is the cost of 14.2 kg LPG cylinder in Delhi? ›
| Cylinder Type | LPG Price |
|---|---|
| 14.2 kg Domestic Cylinder | Rs. 860.14 |
| 19 kg Commercial Cylinder | Rs. 1618.64 |
| 5 kg Domestic Cylinder | Rs. 317.14 |
| 5 kg Non-Subsidized | Rs. 452.64 |
- Locate the gas agency that supplies LPG cylinders to your area.
- Visit the agency, procure the application form, and fill out all the details.
- Once you have submitted the documents, you will be issued a Registration and Booking Number, along with a receipt.
| Cylinder Type | LPG Price |
|---|---|
| 14.2 Kg Domestic Cylinder | ₹ 926.0 |
| 19 Kg Commercial Cylinder | ₹ 1770.5 |
| 5 Kg Domestic Cylinder | ₹ 335.0 |
| 5 Kg Non-Subsidized | ₹ 492.5 |
Similarly, the commercial cylinder will cost Rs 1,875.50 in Kolkata (Rs 1960.50 earlier), Rs 1,725 in Mumbai (Rs 1808.50 earlier), and Rs 1937 in Chennai (Rs 2021.50 earlier). However, there has been no change in domestic LPG cylinder prices.
What is the price of cylinder in Haryana? ›LPG Cylinder rate in today | LPG CYLINDER PRICE
19 Kg Commercial Cylinder rate is ₹ 2216.6, 5 Kg domestic Cylinder rate is ₹ 423.9 without subsidy, 47 Kg LPG Gas cylinder Rate is ₹ 5274.0 per Cylinder and Non domestic 5 Kg LPG cylinder Costs ₹ 580.9.
Future Outlook
The LPG industry remains expected to grow, potentially leading to more affordable consumer prices and a shift towards more sterile household cooking solutions. In India, Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) distribution for cooking purposes is primarily through cylinders.
How is LPG Price Calculated in India. Gas prices in India are revised by Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) every month. Crude prices in the international markets and the value of the rupee against the dollar determine gas rates in India.
Why LPG subsidy stopped in India? ›Wondering why LPG subsidy stopped by Government? Let me explain this to you. The Indian government has eliminated LPG sponsorships for families in its spending plan for the April 2023-2024 financial year, opposing business sector assumptions for an expansion due to state and general public in 2023-2024.
What is the latest subsidy on LPG cylinder? ›The Centre has capped the refill limit to 12 times a year. That means the union cabinet has approved a subsidy of ₹200 per 14.2 kg cylinder for up to 12 refills per year as of 1 March 2023. The total expenditure will be ₹6,100 crore for the financial year 2022-23 and ₹7,680 crore for 2023-24, it added.
Is LPG subsidy stopped in Delhi? ›
The Indian government has removed LPG subsidies for poor households in its budget for the April 2023-March 2024 fiscal year, defying market expectations of an extension because of state and general elections in 2023-2024.
What is the amount of LPG subsidy in Delhi? ›| LPG Gas Cylinder Price in Delhi today without subsidy | Rs.1053.00 |
|---|---|
| LPG Gas Cylinder Price in Delhi today with subsidy | Rs.1053.00 |
| Highest in FY 2022 | From July to December 2022, Rs.1053 |
| Lowest in FY 2022 | In April 2022, Rs.949.50 |
Confidence Group owes the credit of being the largest cylinder manufacturer in the industry with 15 facilities having an installed capacity of around 42 lakh cylinders per annum. Its 7.5 lakh unit per annum plant in Halol in Gujarat is a 100% export oriented unit (EOU).
Which country is the largest producer of LPG? ›- United States. Production: 934 billion cubic meters. ...
- Russia. Production: 701.7 billion cubic meters. ...
- Iran. Production: 256.7 billion cubic meters. ...
- China. Production: 209.2 billion cubic meters. ...
- Qatar. ...
- Canada. ...
- Australia. ...
- Saudi Arabia.
| Countries | LPG production, 2014 | Global rank |
|---|---|---|
| China | 776.52 | 1 |
| USA | 648 | 2 |
| Russia | 587.58 | 3 |
| India | 312.72 | 4 |
LPG Gas Price in Mumbai. Today's LPG price in Mumbai stands at Rs. 1,102.50 for a cylinder weighing 14.2 kg.
What is the price of Bharat gas cylinder in Himachal Pradesh? ›LPG Cylinder Rate today | Domestic LPG Gas Price
19 Kg Commercial Cylinder rate is ₹ 2217.0, 5 Kg domestic Cylinder rate is ₹ 422.0 without subsidy, 47 Kg LPG Gas cylinder Rate is ₹ 5536.0 per Cylinder and Non domestic 5 Kg LPG cylinder Costs ₹ 587.5.
LPG Price in Mumbai Today Rs. 1,102.50/14.2 Kg Gas Cylinder (26 May 2023) - Goodreturns.
What is the weight of commercial LPG cylinder in India? ›Indane XTRATEJ cylinders have the same dimensions as a regular non-domestic cylinder with Indane XTRATEJ logo on 19 Kg and 47.5 Kg cylinders.
How many Litres is a commercial LPG cylinder? ›LPG cylinder capacity in litres goes from a small LPG cylinder capacity of 7.25 litres for a 3.7 kg LPG cylinder to a large LPG cylinder capacity of 411 litres for a 210 kg LPG cylinder.
What is the price of LPG commercial gas in Mumbai? ›
The commercial LPG cylinder in Kolkata will now cost Rs 1960.5 as compared to Rs 2132, which was charged earlier. The LPG cylinder price in Mumbai will cost Rs 1808 from the earlier Rs 1980. In Chennai, it will now cost Rs 2021 from Rs 2192.
How much gas is in a LPG cylinder? ›The weight of a filled gas cylinder with 14.2kg contents, for example, is approximately 29.5 kg LPG gas cylinder weight.
What is the price of 14 kg LPG cylinder in Mumbai? ›| Cylinder Type | LPG Price |
|---|---|
| 14.2 Kg Domestic Cylinder | ₹ 899.50 |
| 19 Kg Commercial Cylinder | ₹ 1649.5 |
| 47.5 Kg Commercial Cylinder | ₹ 4120.5 |
| 5 Kg Domestic Cylinder | ₹ 326.0 |
| Type of cylinder | Approximate cost |
|---|---|
| Residential cylinder (14.2 kg) | Rs.1,053 |
| Commercial cylinder (19 kg) | Rs.1,721 |
As a matter of fact, every second cooking gas connection in India is an Indane. Indane has now become one of the largest packed-LPG brands in the world, with IndianOil as the second-largest marketer of LPG globally. Indane is a Consumer Superbrand as conferred by the Superbrands Council of India.
Who controls LPG price in Delhi? ›LPG Price in India is determined by the state-run oil companies and is revised on a monthly basis.
Can I get two LPG connections at two different districts in India? ›Thus, multiple LPG connections in a household are now totally forbidden. Holding multiple LPG connections also block the release of new connections to other needy families, who otherwise resort to using non eco-friendly fuels, thus harming the environment.
What is the price of LPG gas cylinder in Durgapur? ›Today's LPG price in Durgapur is ₹ 1132 for the Non Subsidised 14.2 Kg cylinder. Check out the changes in Durgapur LPG price along with the historical rates of the city. Check LPG Price Chart, Trend and Map to know more. Cost of LPG in Durgapur was last updated on 01 June 2023 and is usually updated monthly.
What is the price of commercial LPG cylinder in Haridwar? ›19 Kg Commercial Cylinder rate is ₹ 2162.5, 5 Kg domestic Cylinder rate is ₹ 412.0 without subsidy, 47 Kg LPG Gas cylinder Rate is ₹ 5403.5 per Cylinder and Non domestic 5 Kg LPG cylinder Costs ₹ 572.0.
What is the price of gas balloon cylinder in Kolkata? ›| Product Name | Price |
|---|---|
| Helium Cylinders | 8000 INR (Approx.) |
| Industrial Use Helium Gas Cylinders with 10 ltr ,47 ltr , 50 ltr Cylinder Size | 1950 INR (Approx.) |
| Helium Gas Cylinder | 4000 INR (Approx.) |
What is the gas tax in West Bengal? ›
| State/UT | Petrol | Domestic LPG |
|---|---|---|
| States | Sales Tax/VAT | GST |
| West Bengal | 25% or Rs.13.12/litre whichever is higher as sales tax+ Rs.1000/KL cess – Rs 1000/KL sales tax rebate (20% Additional tax on VAT as irrecoverable tax) | 5.00% |
| (As per details provided by OMCs) | ||
| Notes: | ||
No, currently, the Indian Government is not offering subsidy on LPG.
What is the price of 35 kg cylinder? ›According to the revised prices, a 5.5 kg cylinder costs Tk 652, 15 kg cylinders Tk 1778 each, 16 kg cylinders Tk 1,897 each, 18 kg cylinders Tk 2,134 each, 20 kg cylinders Tk 2,371 each, 22 kg cylinders Tk 2,608 each, 25 kg cylinders Tk 2,964 each, 30 kg cylinders Tk 3,557 each, 33 kg cylinders Tk 3,912 each, 35 kg ...
What is the price of gas cylinder in Haryana 2014? ›In January 2014, the prices had gone up by about ₹220 to ₹1,241 per cylinder.
What is the rate of LPG gas in Raniganj West Bengal? ›19 Kg Commercial Cylinder rate is ₹ 2443.7, 5 Kg domestic Cylinder rate is ₹ 452.5 without subsidy, 47 Kg LPG Gas cylinder Rate is ₹ 6105.0 per Cylinder and Non domestic 5 Kg LPG cylinder Costs ₹ 639.8.
What is the price of 14 kg Bharat Gas cylinder today? ›| Cylinder Type | LPG Price |
|---|---|
| 14.2 kg Domestic Cylinder | Rs. 860.14 |
| 19 kg Commercial Cylinder | Rs. 1618.64 |
| 5 kg Domestic Cylinder | Rs. 317.14 |
| 5 kg Non-Subsidized | Rs. 452.64 |
14.2 kg LPG cylinder capacity is about 27.8 litres and is the most popular cooking gas cylinder size in India.
What is the price of 7Kg gas cylinder in India? ›Mild Steel 7Kg LPG Gas Cylinder, 200Bar at Rs 1200 in Barasat | ID: 26191681091.
What is the price of 5 kg LPG cylinder in India? ›Indane 5 Kg Non Domestic LPG Cylinder, Price from Rs. 305/unit onwards, specification and features.
What is the highest price of LPG in the world? ›For LPG, prices in India at Int $3.5 a litre are the world's highest. India is followed by Turkey, Fiji, Moldova and Ukraine. In Switzerland, France, Canada and the UK, LPG is priced at about Int $1 per litre. For diesel, the price in India at Int $4.6 is the world's eighth highest.
What is the price of Bharat gas cylinder 14.2 kg in Gujarat? ›
Cylinder - 33.3 L /14.2 KG Propane.
How many liters in 1 kg LPG gas in India? ›The calorific value of LPG can be worked out using the following calculations: 1 Tonne = 1000kg or 1969 litres, therefore 1kg = 1.969 litres.
How long does a 7KG gas cylinder last? ›| Cylinder Size | Minimum Hours – Cabinet Heater 4.2kw/h | Minimum Hours – BBQ 4kw/h |
|---|---|---|
| 7kg | 23hr | 24.50hr |
| 13kg | 43hr | 45.50hr |
| 15kg | 50hr | 52.50hr |
| 18kg | 60hr | 63hr |
An LPG cylinder weighs 14.8 kg when empty. When it is full, it weighs 29 kg and after consumption, the weight of the cylinder reduces to 23.2 kg.
How long does a 12.5 kg gas cylinder last? ›If you use a gas cylinder to cook for four people, you use around 70 g per hour. A 12.5 kg butane cylinder will therefore last around half a year. If you only use the cylinder for barbecues, the cylinder may last for up to four years.
What is the weight of Indane gas? ›Today, Indane LPG is sold and delivered in six different pack sizes. The 5 kg and 14.2 kg cylinders are largely meant for domestic use and comprise almost half of all gas distributed, while the 19 kg, 47.5 kg and 425 kg Jumbo cylinders are marketed for industrial and commercial consumption.
How can I buy gas cylinder in Delhi? ›- Locate the gas agency that supplies LPG cylinders to your area.
- Visit the agency, procure the application form, and fill out all the details.
- Once you have submitted the documents, you will be issued a Registration and Booking Number, along with a receipt.