As preparations for Diwali and Chhath Puja are underway, the morning of November 1 brought fresh news of inflation for the general public and businesses. As on the first of every month, oil companies have released new LPG rates. This time, prices of the 19-kg commercial cylinder have gone up, which will affect the budgets of those running hotels, restaurants and dhabas. The relief is that the price of the 14.2-kg domestic cylinder remains unchanged.

New Rates in Major Cities (November 1, 2026)

City Commercial (19 kg) Domestic (14.2 kg)

Delhi ₹2,820 (₹10 costlier; ₹2,810 in October) ₹942

Chennai ₹2,994.50 (₹11.50 costlier) ₹957.50

Ahmedabad ₹2,842 (₹10.50 costlier) ₹949

Mumbai ₹2,764 ₹941.50

Lucknow ₹2,942 ₹979.50

Patna ₹3,132 ₹1,040

Shillong ₹3,091 ₹1,007.50

Impact on Businesses and Pockets

Commercial cylinders are mainly used in hotels, restaurants, dhabas, sweet shops and catering. With prices rising for the second consecutive month, their operating costs will increase. If businesses pass on the higher cost to customers during the festive season, eating out or buying sweets could become slightly more expensive.

How the Commercial Cylinder Price Has Changed Over 12 Years (Delhi, November Rates)

2014: ₹1,449

2016: ₹968

2017: ₹1,310.50

2018: ₹1,606.50

2019: ₹1,204

2020: ₹1,241.50

2021: ₹2,000.50

2022: ₹1,744

2023: ₹1,833

2024: ₹1,802

2025: ₹1,590.50

2026: ₹2,820, the highest level on this list so far.

Source: Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) data.