Commercial Gas Costs Plummet as India Scraps Emergency LPG Supply Caps

Kolkata Markets See Immediate Price Relief

Effective Saturday, August 1, 2026, the cost of 19 kg commercial liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders has dropped by ₹209. In Kolkata, businesses and industrial users will now pay ₹2,872.50 per unit. This reduction marks a significant reversal from the aggressive price hikes implemented by state-run oil marketing firms in May 2026.

Supply Stabilization Ends Crisis-Era Rationing

The price drop follows a major policy shift initiated by the Union government on June 25, 2026. Authorities restored industrial and commercial LPG supplies to pre-crisis volumes, removing all sector-specific allocation limits. These caps were originally instituted to manage shortages during the peak of the West Asia crisis. With inventory levels recovering, the government moved to normalize the energy market.

Domestic Pricing Remains Static

While commercial sectors benefit from this thousand-rupee-plus adjustment, the pricing for residential consumers remains unaffected. Key details of the market shift include:

• New Rate: 19 kg commercial cylinders priced at ₹2,872.50 in Kolkata.
• Effective Date: August 1, 2026.
• Policy Action: Withdrawal of all emergency supply caps imposed during regional instability.
• Domestic Impact: Zero change in household LPG rates.

Source: The Hindu — National