LPG Price Hike in West Bengal: 19kg & 5kg Cylinders Become Costlier (পশ্চিমবঙ্গে LPG গ্যাসের দাম বেড়েছে)

The prices of LPG cylinders have once again increased in West Bengal, bringing additional financial pressure on both households and commercial users. The latest revision mainly impacts 19kg commercial cylinders and small 5kg cylinders, with noticeable price jumps reported across the state.

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📊 Latest LPG Cylinder Prices in West Bengal

According to recent updates, LPG cylinder prices have been revised upward due to rising global fuel costs and supply disruptions.

🛢️ Updated Rates (Approx)

Cylinder Type	Old Price	New Price	Increase
19kg Commercial	₹2000 (approx)	₹2200+	₹195+
5kg Domestic	₹320–₹350	₹350–₹370	₹20–₹30

👉 In Kolkata, the price of a 19kg commercial LPG cylinder has crossed ₹2,200, reflecting a sharp hike in recent days.

👉 Meanwhile, smaller cylinders like 5kg LPG have also seen a minor increase, affecting low-income households.

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📈 Why Are LPG Prices Increasing?

There are several major reasons behind this sudden price rise:

• 🌍 Global oil price surge due to geopolitical tensions
• 🚢 Supply disruption from West Asia routes
• 📉 High demand and panic booking in India
• 🏭 Increased cost of LPG imports

Reports suggest that international conflicts have significantly impacted fuel supply chains, causing repeated price revisions.

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🍽️ Impact on Common People & Businesses

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Households

• Slight increase in monthly kitchen expenses
• More burden on low-income families using small cylinders

🍛 Restaurants & Hotels

• Major impact due to 19kg cylinder price hike
• Many eateries may increase food prices soon
• Operational costs rising rapidly

In Kolkata, restaurant owners are already planning 5–8% menu price hikes due to rising LPG costs.

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📉 Previous LPG Price Changes (2026)

• Domestic LPG (14.2kg) increased by ₹60 in March 2026
• Commercial cylinders saw hikes of ₹115–₹195 recently

This shows a continuous upward trend in LPG prices over the past few months.

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⚠️ What to Expect Next?

Experts believe LPG prices may remain unstable in the coming weeks due to:

• Ongoing global tensions
• Import dependency
• Supply-demand imbalance

Consumers are advised to use LPG efficiently and keep track of future price updates.

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📢 Conclusion

The latest LPG price hike in West Bengal has made both commercial (19kg) and small (5kg) cylinders more expensive. While the increase is driven by global factors, its impact is clearly visible at the local level—especially for small businesses and middle-class families.

 

📊 LPG Gas Booking Chart (HP, Bharat, Indane)

Gas Company	Booking Method	Phone Number	SMS Format	Online Booking
🔵 HP Gas	IVRS Call	9222201122	SMS “HP <Consumer No>” to 9222201122	https://www.hindustanpetroleum.com
🟡 Bharat Gas	IVRS Call	7718955555	SMS “LPG” to 7718955555	https://my.ebharatgas.com
🔴 Indane Gas	IVRS Call	7718955555	SMS “REFILL” to 7718955555	https://cx.indianoil.in

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📱 Mobile App Booking (All Companies)

Company	App Name
HP Gas	HP Pay
Bharat Gas	Hello BPCL
Indane	IndianOil ONE