The price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder has been hiked by Rs 993 with effect from May 1, Friday, taking the cost to Rs 3,071.50 in Delhi. In Mumbai, the new price stands at Rs 3,024, while in Kolkata it has gone up to Rs 3,202.
However, there has been no change in the price of domestic LPG cylinders, benefiting around 33 crore household consumers, the Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) said in a statement. Domestic rates remain unchanged even after the recent elections.
This marks the third increase in commercial LPG cylinder prices since February 28, when tensions escalated due to the West Asia conflict. The price was first raised by around Rs 115 in early March, followed by another increase of nearly Rs 200 on April 1.
The 5-kg FTL commercial cylinder has also been hiked by Rs 261.
IOC said petrol and diesel prices have remained unchanged despite elevated global energy prices. It added that there has been no revision in rates of key fuels that directly impact the general public.
Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices for domestic airlines have also been left unchanged. According to IOC, state-owned oil companies have absorbed the rise in global fuel costs in order to shield airlines and passengers from price shocks.
Meanwhile, the government has revised export levies — Special Additional Excise Duty (SAED) and Road and Infrastructure Cess (RIC) — on diesel and aviation turbine fuel (ATF) for the next fortnight beginning May 1. The duty on diesel exports has been set at Rs 23 per litre, while ATF exports will attract a levy of Rs 33 per litre. Export duty on petrol continues to remain nil.
The Centre said the levies, introduced on March 27, are aimed at ensuring domestic availability of petroleum products by discouraging exports amid the West Asia crisis.
Centre revises export duties on diesel and ATF for new fortnight
The government reviews these rates on a fortnightly basis, with the last revision carried out on April 11, 2026. The rates are determined based on average international prices of crude oil, petrol, diesel and ATF during the review period.
For the fortnight beginning May 1, 2026, the Centre has notified revised export duties.
“Consequently, the rate of duty on exports of diesel will be Rs 23 per litre (SAED – Rs 23; RIC – Nil). Further, the rate of duty on exports of ATF will be Rs 33 per litre (SAED only). The rate of duty on exports of petrol continues to remain Nil,” the Finance Ministry said.
It added that there is no change in the existing excise duty rates on petrol and diesel meant for domestic consumption.
(With IANS inputs)
