Commercial LPG price hiked ₹10 to ₹2,820; ATF up ₹1.37/litre from Nov 1
Synopsis
Commercial LPG and jet fuel costs are climbing again — for the second and fourth consecutive months respectively. With a 19-kg cylinder now at ₹2,820 and ATF at ₹138.50 per litre, the pressure is mounting on restaurants, small businesses and airlines, even as household gas and road fuel prices stay frozen.
Key Takeaways
Commercial LPG (19-kg) price hiked by ₹10 to ₹2,820 from 1 November 2026 — the second consecutive monthly increase.
ATF raised by ₹1.37 per litre to ₹138.50 , the fourth straight monthly hike for jet fuel.
Commercial LPG had surged ₹1,373 per cylinder between February and June , hitting a record ₹3,113.50 , before mid-year reductions brought partial relief.
Domestic LPG (14.2-kg) remains unchanged at ₹942 ; petrol and diesel also hold steady.
A 5-kg FTL cylinder for a new connection is priced at ₹1,903 ; a refill at ₹782 .
Revisions are driven by international benchmark prices and the rupee-dollar exchange rate ; state-level VAT may cause variation.
The price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder has been raised by ₹10 to ₹2,820 with effect from 1 November 2026, marking the second consecutive monthly increase for the fuel used by hotels, restaurants, and small businesses. Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) has simultaneously been hiked by ₹1.37 per litre to ₹138.50 per litre, according to state-owned oil companies.
Second Straight Monthly Rise for Commercial LPG
This latest hike follows a ₹62.50 per cylinder increase on 1 October and a ₹9.50 rise on 1 September. The back-to-back increases come after two consecutive months of sharp reductions — a cut of ₹183.50 in July and ₹192 in August — that had provided temporary relief to the commercial sector.
Notably, commercial LPG prices had surged by ₹1,373 per cylinder between February and June, climbing from ₹1,740.50 to a record ₹3,113.50, before the mid-year corrections brought rates down. The current price of ₹2,820 remains well above pre-February levels.
ATF Logs Fourth Consecutive Monthly Hike
Jet fuel prices have now risen for four consecutive months, driven by firming international benchmark prices. ATF moved from ₹137.12 per litre to ₹138.50 per litre from 1 November. The sustained increase is significant for the aviation sector, as jet fuel accounts for up to 40% of airlines' operating costs — making consecutive monthly hikes a direct pressure on carrier profitability and, potentially, ticket pricing.
Household LPG, Petrol and Diesel Unchanged
Prices of domestic LPG — used by households — remained unchanged at ₹942 per 14.2-kg cylinder. Petrol and diesel prices, which were last revised upward by approximately ₹7.50 per litre each in May, also held steady.
Under the revised rate list, a 5-kg Free Trade LPG (FTL) cylinder for a new connection is priced at ₹1,903, while a refill costs ₹782.
What Drives the Revisions
Both ATF and commercial LPG prices are revised on the first day of every month by state-owned oil companies, based on movements in international benchmark prices and the rupee-dollar exchange rate. Prices may vary across states owing to local levies such as VAT.
With international energy benchmarks continuing to firm, the trajectory of both ATF and commercial LPG rates in the coming months will hinge on global crude trends and currency movement.
Point of View
Coming after the dramatic February-to-June surge of ₹1,373 per cylinder, suggest the mid-year relief was tactical rather than structural. The government has shielded household consumers and road fuel users from the current price cycle — a politically calculated insulation — while letting commercial and aviation costs float with international benchmarks. For restaurants and small eateries already squeezed by post-pandemic input costs, each monthly increment compounds margins. The more consequential watch is ATF: four straight hikes on a cost that eats up to 40% of airline operating budgets will either narrow carrier profitability or push fares higher, a trade-off that regulators have so far left to the market.
NationPress
1 Nov 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the new price of a commercial LPG cylinder from November 2026?
A 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder now costs ₹2,820, following a ₹10 hike effective 1 November 2026. This is the second consecutive monthly increase, after a ₹62.50 rise on 1 October and a ₹9.50 rise on 1 September.
Why have commercial LPG and ATF prices been hiked?
The revisions are based on movements in international benchmark crude and energy prices, as well as the rupee-dollar exchange rate. Both ATF and LPG are revised on the first day of every month by state-owned oil companies.
How many consecutive months has ATF price been rising?
ATF prices have risen for four consecutive months as of November 2026. The latest hike of ₹1.37 per litre takes the price to ₹138.50 per litre, up from ₹137.12 per litre in October.
Have household LPG, petrol and diesel prices also changed?
No. Domestic LPG used by households remains unchanged at ₹942 per 14.2-kg cylinder. Petrol and diesel prices have also held steady since their last revision of approximately ₹7.50 per litre in May.
What is the impact of rising ATF prices on airlines?
Jet fuel accounts for up to 40% of airlines' operating costs, so sustained monthly hikes directly compress carrier profit margins. Four consecutive increases raise the risk of either reduced profitability or upward pressure on airfares.
