The Government of India has announced a price hike of ₹50 for domestic LPG cylinders, effective April 8, 2025. This change affects both subsidised and non-subsidised 14.2 kg cylinders, including those availed under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY).
Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Hardeep Singh Puri confirmed the revised prices:
For PMUY beneficiaries: Price increased from ₹500 to ₹550 per cylinder.
For general consumers: Price hiked from ₹803 to ₹853 per cylinder.
These changes aim to align domestic prices with current international market rates while continuing to extend partial relief to PMUY consumers through subsidies.
Minister Puri noted that domestic LPG rates undergo periodic reviews every two to three weeks. These evaluations depend heavily on global LPG price trends and the rupee-dollar exchange rate. The latest increase reflects the rising costs in international energy markets.
The revision follows a dramatic 63% surge in international LPG prices, which climbed from USD $385 per metric tonne in July 2023 to USD $629 per metric tonne in February 2025. Since India imports nearly 60% of its LPG supply, such global volatility significantly influences domestic pricing.
Interestingly, this domestic LPG price hike comes just days after a price cut for commercial cylinders. On April 1, oil marketing companies reduced the price of 19-kg commercial LPG cylinders by ₹41. Following this cut, the new rate in Delhi stands at ₹1,762.
Despite the hike, the government claims it continues to shield PMUY consumers from the full impact of rising global prices. According to data shared by Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas Suresh Gopi in Parliament, the average effective price for PMUY users was slashed by 44%—from ₹903 in August 2023 to ₹503 in February 2025—through targeted subsidies.
As of March 1, 2025, the number of beneficiaries under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana has risen to 10.33 crore. In total, India now has 32.94 crore active domestic LPG users, according to government figures.
This is the first upward revision in domestic LPG cylinder prices since August 2024. The decision is expected to affect millions of households, particularly ahead of the summer months when LPG consumption typically sees a rise.
Conclusion: Balancing Affordability and Market Reality
The LPG price hike reflects the challenge of balancing rising international prices with domestic affordability. While PMUY beneficiaries continue to receive support, the increase may strain household budgets for many regular consumers. The government is expected to monitor global price trends closely in the weeks ahead to determine future adjustments.