LPG, Jet Fuel Prices Hiked From October 1: Commercial Cylinders Costlier By ₹62.50, ATF Up By ₹16 Per Litre Ahead Of Festive Season

State-run Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) have revised the prices of commercial liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders and Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) upwards, effective from October 1. The revision makes 19-kg commercial cylinders dearer by ₹62.50 across key markets, while jet fuel rates have witnessed a sharp escalation of ₹16 per litre. The latest price adjustments—driven by fluctuating global crude benchmarks and rupee-dollar exchange dynamics amid heightened geopolitical tensions in West Asia—threaten to push up operational expenditures for eateries, restaurants, hotel chains, and domestic aviation carriers right at the onset of India’s peak festive travel season. In a major relief for household budgets, the rates for 14.2-kg domestic LPG cylinders, alongside retail petrol and diesel prices, have been left unchanged.

Commercial LPG Cylinder Rates: City-Wise Breakdown

The price hike applies to the 19-kg blue cylinder used predominantly by commercial establishments, cloud kitchens, catering businesses, and hospitality venues. With the ₹62.50 per cylinder increase coming into effect immediately, commercial consumers will feel the direct heat on food preparation costs ahead of Navratri and Diwali.

• New Delhi: The rate for a 19-kg commercial cylinder stands revised to ₹2,810.

• Kolkata, Mumbai, and Chennai: Prices have increased proportionally across eastern, western, and southern metropolitan hubs, with variations tied to individual state Value Added Tax (VAT) and local freight margins.

The domestic consumer segment remains entirely insulated from the current revision. The price of the standard 14.2-kg subsidized and non-subsidized household kitchen cylinder remains steady at ₹942 in Delhi, ensuring household expenses avoid an immediate inflationary hit.

Steep Hike In ATF Rates To Pressure Airline Operating Costs

Alongside commercial gas, aviation turbine fuel (ATF) has seen a substantial price revision of ₹16 per litre. Domestic airlines will now purchase jet fuel at ₹137 per litre, up sharply from the previous pricing level of ₹121 per litre.

Because aviation turbine fuel accounts for approximately 35% to 40% of an airline company’s total operational cost structure in India, this upward adjustment is likely to squeeze airline operating margins. Industry analysts warn that aviation carriers may eventually pass on part of this escalating fuel burden to flyers through enhanced fuel surcharges or higher base ticket fares on trunk travel routes, coinciding with soaring passenger demand during Durga Puja, Dussehra, and festive holidays.

Global Crude Volatility And Monthly OMC Pricing Formula

Fuel retailers—including Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL)—undertake revisions for commercial LPG and jet fuel on the first day of every month. These scheduled revisions reflect the trailing average of international oil benchmarks and foreign exchange trends over the preceding fortnight.

The latest price spike follows sustained firmness in global crude markets caused by supply disruption concerns in the Middle East and shipping lane recalculations. However, fuel retailers have continued to maintain a price freeze on retail automotive fuels, keeping petrol and diesel rates steady across all state capitals and district pumps.