Fuel prices in Purba Medinipur today
Petrol, per litre
₹113.61
No change
Diesel, per litre
₹99.91
No change
LPG, 14.2 kg cylinder
₹944.00
No change
The 19 kg commercial cylinder, used by hotels, restaurants and shops, costs ₹2,885.50 in Purba Medinipur (▲ ₹70.00 since last month).
LPG price in Purba Medinipur by month
| Month | Domestic 14.2 kg | Commercial 19 kg | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | ₹944.00 | ₹2,885.50 | No change |
| September 2026 | ₹944.00 | ₹2,815.50 |
We started recording LPG prices for Purba Medinipur in October 2026, so this table grows every month.
LPG price per kg in Purba Medinipur
| Cylinder | Price | Per kg | GST |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic, 14.2 kg | ₹944.00 | ₹66.48 | 5% |
| Commercial, 19 kg | ₹2,885.50 | ₹151.87 | 18% |
A household that uses one cylinder a month spends about ₹11,328.00 a year on cooking gas in Purba Medinipur at this price. Using a cylinder every six weeks brings that down to about ₹8,212.80.
Purba Medinipur compared with the rest of West Bengal
Domestic LPG in Purba Medinipur is the 1st cheapest of 23 districts in West Bengal. The state average is ₹991.46, and Kolkata pays ₹968.00. Across the state the price differs by ₹153.50, from Purba Medinipur to Kalimpong: districts further from the oil companies' depots pay more for transport.
| Cheapest districts | Price |
|---|---|
| Purba Medinipur | ₹944.00 |
| Jhargram | ₹960.50 |
| Paschim Medinipur | ₹961.00 |
| Kolkata | ₹968.00 |
| North 24 Parganas | ₹968.00 |
| Dearest districts | Price |
|---|---|
| Kalimpong | ₹1,097.50 |
| Uttar Dinajpur | ₹1,040.50 |
| Dakshin Dinajpur | ₹1,040.50 |
| Malda | ₹1,039.00 |
| Birbhum | ₹999.50 |
See every district in the LPG price list for West Bengal.
LPG price in the metros
| City | Price | Than Purba Medinipur |
|---|---|---|
| New Delhi | ₹942.00 | ₹2.00 less |
| Mumbai | ₹941.50 | ₹2.50 less |
| Kolkata | ₹968.00 | ₹24.00 more |
| Chennai | ₹957.50 | ₹13.50 more |
| Bangalore | ₹944.50 | ₹0.50 more |
| Hyderabad | ₹994.00 | ₹50.00 more |
How LPG prices are set
LPG prices follow the international price of propane and butane (the Saudi contract price) and the rupee, plus freight to the bottling plant, the distributor's commission and GST: 5% on domestic cylinders and 18% on commercial ones. The oil companies reset them on the 1st of each month. Freight from the plant is why the price in Purba Medinipur differs from other districts of West Bengal.
Frequently asked questions
What is the LPG cylinder price in Purba Medinipur today?
In October 2026, a 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinder costs ₹944.00 in Purba Medinipur, and a 19 kg commercial cylinder costs ₹2,885.50. This is the refill price paid to the distributor, including GST.
When does the LPG price change?
Oil marketing companies revise LPG prices on the 1st of every month. The domestic price often stays the same for several months; the commercial price changes more often, following international LPG prices and the rupee.
Why does a commercial cylinder cost so much more per kg?
Commercial cylinders carry 18% GST against 5% on domestic cylinders, and they get no subsidy. In Purba Medinipur that works out to about ₹66.48 per kg for domestic gas and ₹151.87 per kg for commercial.
Is LPG cheaper in other parts of West Bengal?
Purba Medinipur is the 1st cheapest of 23 districts in West Bengal. The cheapest is Purba Medinipur at ₹944.00 and the dearest is Kalimpong at ₹1,097.50; the difference is mostly the cost of transport from the bottling plant.
How do I book an LPG refill?
Through your gas company’s app or website (Indane, Bharat Gas or HP Gas), by SMS or IVRS from your registered mobile number, through UPI apps that support LPG booking, or at your distributor. You pay the price on the delivery bill; subsidy, if you are eligible, goes to your bank account.
Last checked on 6 October 2026. Prices are the refill prices oil companies publish for each district. Confirm the amount on your delivery bill.