Picture your house being illuminated by diyas and smelling of sweet festive treats, but one worry less now—cooking gas that is not so hard on the pocket. The government has declared a discount of ₹200 on domestic LPG cylinder prices at the right time so as to bring about instant relief to a great number of households across India when the families are already at the verge to celebrate with the happiest festival that is Diwali.
Discount On Festivities Against Price Increasing
A decision made to coincide with Diwali has oil marketing companies like Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum, and Hindustan Petroleum changing their prices from October 8, 2025, which means that the new lower rates will be effective. For instance, a recent ₹50 increase due to the crude oil price swings has taken place which was one of the inflationary pressures the cut acts against. Now that the cut is announced, the heaviest users will be the domestic customers using the 14.2 kg cylinder for everyday cooking. The middle-class population will not feel the cut as much since they will be able to afford to buy a little more mithai and gifts for their kids plus they will also not have to compromise on their essentials.
Why Now? The Timely Strategy
Diwali signifies not only lights but also sumptuous feasts and more usage of the kitchen. The demand for gas will be increased by cooking those traditional sweets such as laddoo and karanji. In this regard, government officials are pointing out the price cut as one of the ways to help households manage their expenses during peak usage times. The situation is different with commercial cylinders, which had their prices bump up by a small amount of ₹15.5-16.5 for 19 kg units since October 1. Domestic prices are set with the consumer’s comfort in mind. This change follows a downward trend in the global benchmark rates, providing some relief after the sharp rise of ₹50 in April.
Price List Of Cities
You can easily gauge how this ₹200 deduction works out for your city, as the prices today have already become much more convenient for a typical 14.2 kg domestic cylinder.
| City | Old Price (₹) | New Price (₹) | Savings (₹) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 1,053 | 853 | 200 |
| Mumbai | 1,052.50 | 852.50 | 200 |
| Kolkata | 1,078 | 878 | 200 |
| Chennai | 1,068.50 | 868.50 | 200 |
| Bengaluru | 1,033 | 833 | 200 |
The above-mentioned prices do not cover tax imposed by the state and margin charged by the distributor; hence, do a local check for the exact amount. Moreover, for Ujjwala beneficiaries, the subsidized cylinders are even lower than before, magnifying the impact.
Greater Good For The Households
The drop in price does an additional thing to the rupees saved; it facilitates the health cooking. LPG is much more environmentally friendly than the traditional fuels burnt in the households hence it reduces the indoor pollution which is always a big health issue among women asthma patients. Families, in the current scenario, can invite more people to their houses and offer them food thus maintaining the socialization aspect of the festival of Diwali. On the other hand, the less cost is a big incentive for people to switch from firewood to gas which is in fact what India wants to do in its energy transition towards being greener and cleaner.
Looking Forward
The experts do not see anything like the winter prices dropping unless there are major geopolitical shake-ups. Indian Oil’s firm commitment to always having ample stocks makes panic buying impossible. The price cut that accompanies the policy focus on affordability may not only be limited to this particular case but could become a technique for year-round adjustments.
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