LPG Rate Today: The general public of the country is waiting for a reduction in the prices of domestic gas cylinders ever since the rate of commercial cylinders has been reduced by a huge Rs 183.50.

LPG Rate Today on July 8: The price of a 14.2-kilogram gas cylinder remains stable today, Wednesday. Domestic cylinder prices have remained unchanged this entire month. Meanwhile, on July 1, the price of a 19-kilogram commercial cylinder was cut by a significant ₹183.50. Since then, ordinary consumers have been awaiting a price change.

City-wise LPG prices today

The government lifted emergency restrictions

With progress in peace talks between the US and Iran, energy supplies from the Strait of Hormuz have stabilized. Consequently, the Indian government is now easing emergency measures implemented earlier this year. In its latest move, the central government has withdrawn the Emergency Natural Gas Allocation order implemented in March. The normalization of supplies will undoubtedly have no impact on the price or availability of domestic LPG. However, commercial and industrial LPG will receive significant relief, as the lifting of restrictions on commercial LPG and bulk LPG will ensure hotels, restaurants, and factories can easily access commercial cylinders without interruption.

Why were restrictions imposed?

The government implemented an emergency order on March 9th under the Essential Commodities Act. This step was taken after the supply of LNG through the Strait of Hormuz was disrupted. Due to the conflict in West Asia, several international oil companies, sensing a threat to the Strait of Hormuz, declared force majeure. This disruption led to a shortage of natural gas in India. Consequently, the government had to impose restrictions on commercial gas supplies in March 2026 to ensure domestic cooking gas remained available for consumers. Now, following improved fuel availability, the government has withdrawn these restrictions.

PC: ET