LPG Price in Chennai (23rd April 2024)
The Domestic LPG (14.2 kg) price in Chennai stands at ₹818.50. No change recorded in the LPG price compared to last month. Over the past 12 months, the LPG price trend has been decreasing, with a decrease of ₹300 from May 2023 to April 2024. The most significant price decrease was ₹200 in August 2023.
Domestic and Commercial LPG Price in Chennai Today
| Type | Price | Price Change |
| Domestic (14.2 Kg) | ₹ 818.50 | ₹ 0.00 |
| Commercial (19 Kg) | ₹ 1,930.00 | ₹ -30.50 |
| Domestic (5 Kg) | ₹ 305.00 | ₹ 0.00 |
| Commercial (47.5 Kg) | ₹ 4,821.00 | ₹ -77.00 |
Last 10 Months LPG Rate in Chennai
| Date | Domestic (14.2 Kg) | Commercial (19 Kg) |
| Mar 2024 | ₹ 818.50 -100 | ₹ 1,960.50 23 |
| Feb 2024 | ₹ 918.50 0 | ₹ 1,937.00 12 |
| Jan 2024 | ₹ 918.50 0 | ₹ 1,924.50 -5 |
| Dec 2023 | ₹ 918.50 0 | ₹ 1,929.00 -13 |
| Nov 2023 | ₹ 918.50 0 | ₹ 1,942.00 44 |
| Oct 2023 | ₹ 918.50 0 | ₹ 1,898.00 203 |
| Sep 2023 | ₹ 918.50 0 | ₹ 1,695.00 -158 |
| Aug 2023 | ₹ 918.50 -200 | ₹ 1,852.50 -93 |
| Jul 2023 | ₹ 1,118.50 0 | ₹ 1,945.00 |
| Jun 2023 | ₹ 1,118.50 0 | - |
Monthly LPG Price in Chennai : Graphical Representation
LPG Prices in Chennai
The prices of LPG in Chennai city is revised on a monthly basis. The state-run oil marketing companies decide on the LPG rates in Chennai. The LPG prices are arrived at after taking into consideration the prices of global crude and currency exchange rate. The rates are subject to vary purely at the discretion of oil marketing companies. The surge in global crude prices has led to the recent hike in LPG prices in Chennai.
The LPG cylinder is mainly used for both domestic as well as domestic purpose.
Domestic LPG cylinders are available in 5 kgs, 14.2 kg and 19 kgs respectively. Those used for the commercial purpose is available in 47.5 kgs.
The effective cost of an LPG cylinder after subsidy in Chennai stands at Rs 490.83 for 14.2 kg cylinder. In case of a non-subsidized cylinder, the customer has to pay Rs 896.00 for 14.2 kg cylinder, with effect from October 1, 2018.
The prices for 19 kg cylinder in Chennai is Rs 1602.00.
With an intention to help the needy people the government of India is providing domestic cylinders at subsidized rates. The Indian households can consume up to 12 cylinders per year at subsidized rates and starting from the 13th cylinder they will be charged at non-subsidized rates.
The Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) is a blend of butane and propane which is readily liquefied and a safe form of gas used for cooking and heating purpose. The LPG vapour is heavier than air and it settles down in low-lying places. As LPG has a faint scent, an odorant known as mercaptan is added to easily detect the gas smell in case of leakage.
