June 1 fuel update: Commercial LPG Hiked, But Domestic Kitchen Budget Breathe Easy

New Delhi: The beginning of the month of June has brought mixed effects for the common man. On one hand, there has been no change in the prices of 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinder, while on the other hand, the prices of 19 kg commercial cylinder used in hotels and restaurants have been increased. Oil companies have made commercial cylinders costlier by Rs 42 from June 1. This will have a direct impact on hotel, dhaba and catering businesses.

Where does a 19 kg cylinder become more expensive? 

According to the new rates, 19 kg commercial LPG cylinder in Delhi has now become costlier by Rs 42 to Rs 3113.50. In Kolkata, the maximum increase has been Rs 53.50. Now this cylinder will be available there for Rs 3255.50. In Mumbai and Chennai the prices have also increased to Rs 3068 and Rs 3270.50 respectively. These new prices have come into effect from June 1, 2026.

Have 5 kg FTL cylinders also become expensive? 

The price of 5 kg FTL cylinder used for small businessmen and special needs has also been increased by Rs 11. Now this small cylinder has become worth Rs 821.50 in Delhi. This will have a direct impact on the pockets of street vendors and small restaurant owners.

Why did domestic kitchens get relief? 

Despite commercial cylinders being expensive, there is relief news for common households. There has been no change in the prices of 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinder. It stands at Rs 803 in Delhi, Rs 829 in Kolkata, Rs 802.50 in Mumbai and Rs 818.50 in Chennai. This means that the kitchen budget will not deteriorate for the time being.

Will eating in restaurants become more expensive? 

Due to increase in the price of commercial cylinders, the cost of hotels, dhabas, catering and cloud kitchens will directly increase. Gas traders say that a medium restaurant uses 30-40 cylinders a month. At Rs 42 per cylinder, the monthly expenditure will increase to Rs 1200-1600. In such a situation, it is considered certain that the menu rate will increase in the coming days. From street food to thali, everything can become costlier by Rs 5-10.

What decision did the government take on petrol-diesel and ATF? 

The central government has changed the windfall tax on the export of petrol, diesel and aviation turbine fuel from June 1. Windfall tax on petrol has been reduced to Rs 1.50 per litre. Whereas on diesel it has been increased to Rs 13.50 per litre and on ATF to Rs 9.50 per litre. This tax is not imposed on domestic sales but only on exports.