Indian Govt Lifts All Restrictions on Commercial LPG Supply

The Central Government has scrapped all sectoral curbs on commercial LPG cylinders a major relief for hotels, restaurants, caterers, and wedding organisers. Domestic cooking gas prices, last revised on June 7, continue to stay unchanged. Here is a full breakdown of today’s LPG rates across Indian cities.

Big Relief for Commercial LPG Users, Centre Removes All Supply Curbs

In a move that businesses across India had been waiting for the Central Government has fully lifted all sectoral restrictions on the supply of commercial and industrial LPG. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas announced the decision on Thursday, June 25, 2026. The step follows a gradual improvement in the global energy supply situation especially after the US-Iran ceasefire agreement and the partial reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

The Petroleum Ministry said in an official statement “The Government of India has reviewed the temporary LPG supply restrictions imposed during the recent West Asia crisis and has decided to restore commercial LPG supplies to pre-crisis levels.”

Restaurants, hotels, caterers, and event organisers can now procure 19 kg commercial cylinders as per their actual requirements. No administrative approvals will be needed. The revised order takes immediate effect.

What Triggered the Supply Crunch and Why It Is Now Easing

The crisis began when the West Asia conflict disrupted global energy supply chains. To safeguard household cooking gas supplies the government had imposed temporary limits on commercial LPG distribution. The Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil and gas shipping route, had seen disruptions that affected India’s LPG imports significantly.

Now, with the conflict easing and import cargoes resuming, the Petroleum Ministry has said the supply situation has improved enough to restore normalcy for commercial users. Bulk LPG supply which had been suspended at the peak of the crisis has also been relaxed to 50 per cent of pre-crisis consumption levels.

Assam Chief Secretary Ravi Kota confirmed the development and added that bulk LPG supplies are expected to be restored to 50 per cent of earlier levels soon.

Domestic LPG Prices Stay Stable, No Change on June 26

Domestic LPG cylinder prices across India remain unchanged on Friday, June 26, 2026. The last revision happened on June 7 when rates were hiked by ₹29 per cylinder. Since then, prices have stayed flat. Here is a city-wise snapshot of today’s domestic LPG cylinder rates

• Delhi — ₹913.00 per 14.2 kg cylinder
• Mumbai — ₹941.50 per 14.2 kg cylinder
• Chennai — ₹937.50 per 14.2 kg cylinder
• Kolkata — prices align with June 7 revision levels

The 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder in Mumbai stands at approximately ₹3,067.50 as of today. Commercial cylinder prices have remained stable since June 1.

PMUY Subsidy Cylinders Cut, Households With PNG Asked to Switch

Even as commercial supplies ease the government has reduced the number of subsidised cylinders for beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) from 9 to just 4 per year. This move came because global energy supplies have not fully resumed through the Hormuz route. Crores of women in rural India rely on this scheme for free LPG connections.

The government is also pushing households in PNG-connected areas to shift from LPG cylinders to piped natural gas. A National PNG Drive 2.0 deadline of June 30, 2026, is fast approaching. Households that obtain a PNG connection must apply for termination of their domestic LPG connection within 30 days as per a March 2026 regulatory notification.

OMCs to Maintain Unified Database: PNG Shift Stays Priority

The Ministry has directed Oil Marketing Companies IOCL, BPCL, and HPCL to maintain a unified sectoral database of all commercial and industrial LPG consumers. This will help in better supply planning and monitoring.

The Ministry also reiterated “Commercial and bulk consumers who have already shifted to Piped Natural Gas will continue to remain on PNG.” The government sees PNG as a long-term, cost-effective, and cleaner alternative for both households and businesses.

Sujata Sharma, Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, stated that petroleum products such as petrol and diesel remain stable across India. She said “Supplies of crude, petrol, diesel, LPG and natural gas remain stable. Our refineries are operating at maximum capacity. Some retail outlets are still witnessing higher sales, but the public sector oil marketing companies are ensuring smooth supply.”

She further added “I think this was the question we are facing for the last three months, and every time we are telling you we have sufficient inventories, and it has been the effort on the part of the government to ensure the smooth supplies of petrol, diesel, LPG, and natural gas to all the consumers with minimum possible inconvenience.”

What This Means for You

For households LPG prices stay the same today. No new revision has been announced. For businesses the lifting of commercial LPG supply curbs brings immediate operational relief. Hotels, wedding caterers, and food establishments no longer need to seek special approvals for cylinder procurement.

Consumers in cities with PNG coverage should check whether they need to switch before the June 30 deadline to avoid disruption in their LPG cylinder refills.