A significant increase in commercial LPG prices has led to widespread protests and shutdowns in Kerala’s food sector. The price of a 19-kg commercial LPG cylinder has crossed ₹3,000 after a ₹1,000 increase.
The cumulative hike in commercial LPG cylinder prices over the past five months is ₹1,498. The Kerala Hotel and Restaurant Association is protesting against the increase in commercial cooking gas prices.
P.P. Abdurahman, a representative of the association, stated, “The unilateral ₹1,000 increase is unprecedented in India and wholly unjustifiable.” He warned that if such price increases continue, hotels and restaurants will have no option but to raise food prices by 50% to 60% to stay afloat.
The government will cut LPG connections for households with PNG infrastructure by June 30, 2026. Authorities are identifying households using both LPG and PNG services.
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas issued new rules for gas cylinder connections in March 2026. Households with a PNG connection cannot apply for new LPG or LPG refills.
City gas distribution companies are advised to prioritize PNG connections for commercial establishments. The government aims to promote piped gas connections (PNG) and reduce reliance on LPG.
