The cost of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi has risen by Rs 993, now priced at Rs 3,071.5 as of Friday. Despite this increase, the price of domestic LPG cylinders remains unchanged for 33 crore users, as confirmed by the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC). This marks the third increment in the price of the 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder since the onset of the US-Israel and Iran conflict on February 28.
The initial surge in price occurred in early March, with a hike of approximately Rs 115, followed by another increase of nearly Rs 200 on April 1. Notably, petrol and diesel prices have not been altered despite the surge in global energy prices, as stated by the IOC. The statement further clarified that there have been no revisions in the pricing of essential fuels that impact the general public.
In a bid to support domestic airlines, state-owned oil companies have opted to maintain the existing prices of Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF). This decision was made to absorb the rise in global fuel costs, shielding both carriers and passengers from the impact. The government has introduced export levies, namely the Special Additional Excise Duty (SAED) and Road and Infrastructure Cess (RIC), on petrol, diesel, and ATF exports effective March 27, 2026.
Rates for these products are reviewed fortnightly, with the latest revision implemented on April 11, 2026. The pricing is determined based on the average international rates of crude oil, petrol, diesel, and ATF during the preceding period. The Central Government has announced the rates for the upcoming fortnight starting May 1, 2026. The Finance Ministry specified that the export duty for diesel will be Rs. 23 per litre (SAED – Rs. 23; RIC – Nil) and for ATF, it will be Rs. 33 per litre (SAED only).
Moreover, there will be no modifications to the existing excise duty rates on petrol and diesel intended for domestic consumption, as confirmed by the Finance Ministry.
