The war between Israel and Iran in the Middle East is having an impact on the entire country. Iran has stopped the Hormuze Strait, which has led to an increase in the price of imported liquids. Meanwhile, the price of LPG cylinders in India has also increased.

LPG cylinders have become expensive in many Indian states. The price of 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinders has been increased by Rs 60. In Delhi, the price of 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinders has increased from Rs 853 to Rs 913. According to sources, the new rates will come into effect from March 7.

The price of a cylinder in Delhi will be so high. The price of 19 kg commercial LPG cylinders in Delhi has also been increased by Rs 115, which will be applicable from today, March 7. The price of 19 kg of commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi is now Rs 1,883. This new change in the price of cylinders has come out in the wake of the change in the price of April 2025.

In Mumbai, the country's financial capital, commercial LPG cylinders will be available for Rs 1,835. The increase in the price of cylinders has created panic among the people. Such a significant change in supply is having a direct impact on the public's pockets.

This led to an increase in gas prices.

Due to the ongoing military tensions in West Asia, the price of domestic cylinders has increased due to the supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) imported by the Hormuz Strait. The supply of LNG has been stopped by the Hormuz Strait from February 28.

This has had a temporary impact on about 20 per cent of the global LNG supply and has raised concerns in Asian import markets. A large part of India's LNG supply comes from Qatar and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) through the Hormuz Strait.

LPG consumption and imports in India

India is the world's second largest importer of LPG. Last year, about 33.15 million metric tonnes of cooking gas was consumed in the country. LPG is a mixture of propane and butane. About two-thirds of the country's LPG requirements are met by import, with about 85-90% of this supply coming from the Middle East.

The government has also directed refineries not to use propane and butane for petrochemical production and give priority to them for LPG production. According to trade sources, diverting propane and butane to make LPG can affect the profits of petrochemical companies, as products like polypropylene and alkylates fetch more price than LPG.