Commercial LPG price jumps ₹10 per cylinder as ATF rises to ₹138.5 per litre

Commercial LPG cylinders rose by about ₹10 per cylinder on Sunday, November 1, 2026, marking the third straight month of price increases ahead of the festive period. Demand typically spikes as households and restaurants stock up for celebrations. The hike follows a ₹65 increase on October 1, which itself came after a combined ₹380 cut in July and August. September saw a similar ₹10 rise across the country. The new price in Delhi stands at ₹2,820 per cylinder. The same day the government raised the cost of Aviation Turbine Fuel by ₹1.37 per litre, taking the rate to ₹138.5 per litre. ATF had risen by roughly ₹16 per litre on October 1, after a ₹6.28 per litre increase on September 1. Airlines monitor these changes closely to manage fuel budgeting. These adjustments affect businesses that rely on LPG for cooking and ATF for aircraft operations. The cumulative effect of successive LPG hikes could strain small enterprises during the upcoming holiday shopping rush. ATF price growth adds to operating costs for airlines and cargo carriers, potentially influencing ticket prices. ## Context LPG price changes are set by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and often reflect global crude oil trends. ATF prices are tied to international jet fuel markets and are adjusted monthly by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation.