LPG cylinder prices on 25 March: Check cooking gas rates in your city today — Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru, others | Today News

Mar 25, 2026 · 412 words · By Fareha Naaz

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The article reports on increased LPG prices in India due to Middle East conflicts and supply disruptions, citing data on import declines and government measures to address energy challenges. It highlights the impact of the Strait of Hormuz closure on global oil prices and India's strategic responses.

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15 claims extracted and verified against multiple sources including cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia.

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“LPG price is revised on a monthly basis and is determined by the state-run oil companies.”

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Multiple web search results confirm that LPG prices are revised monthly by state-run oil marketing companies based on market conditions and international benchmarks.

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web search NEUTRAL — LPG rates are revised monthly by state-owned petroleum companies based on market conditions, production costs, and international crude prices. Author Written By : Aastha Sharma.
https://news24online.com/business/lpg-price-hike-inflation-h…

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web search NEUTRAL — The LPG (Liquified Petroleum Gas) price in India is determined by the state run-oil companies and is revised on monthly basis. The price of LPG is important as it is directly liked with the kitchens o…
https://www.goodreturns.in/lpg-price.html

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web search NEUTRAL — LPG prices in India are revised monthly by state-run oil marketing companies, including Indian Oil Corporation, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited, and Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited, based…
https://www.news18.com/business/economy/commercial-lpg-rates…

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“Following the onset of Middle East conflict, the price of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) witnessed significant increase of ₹60 due to disruption in shipping and gas supplies.”

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One web search result specifically mentions a ₹60 increase in domestic LPG price during March 2023 due to the US-Iran conflict. Other sources corroborate the link between Middle East conflict, supply disruption, and price hikes.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Iran war, including the closure of the Strait of Hormuz in March 2026, has led to possibly the largest ever supply disruption in the global oil market. The impacts of the conflict include acu…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iran_war_fuel_crisis

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Since late February 2026, an energy crisis in the Philippines has occurred as a result of the war in Iran. When the Strait of Hormuz was closed, it disrupted 20% of the world's oil supply. Since the P…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Philippine_energy_crisis

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Operation Urja Suraksha (lit. 'Energy protection') is a maritime security operation conducted by India to protect the nation's energy supplies by escorting Indian-flagged ships and ships destined to …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Urja_Suraksha

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“The near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman serves, has caused global volatility in oil prices and energy crisis.”

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Multiple sources confirm that the Strait of Hormuz is a critical choke point for global energy trade. Web search results detail how its near-closure has triggered global energy crises and price volatility.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 19 March 2026, the United States began an aerial campaign against Iranian targets to reopen the Strait of Hormuz following its closure by Iran in response to the attacks by the United States and Is…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_campaign

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a major maritime choke point for world energy trade, has been largely blocked by Iran since 28 February 2026, when the United States and Israel launched …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Strait of Hormuz () is a waterway between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. On the north coast lies Iran, and on the south coast lies the Musandam Peninsula under the Musandam Governorate of …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strait_of_Hormuz

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“Even though the prices of petrol, diesel and LPG remain steady across Indian cities, but uncertainty over future supply looms which has triggered panic buying.”

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While one web search result states that prices 'remain steady' and mentions panic buying due to future uncertainty, other evidence suggests that price fluctuations and supply concerns are actively being reported in relation to global events, making the claim of 'steady' prices misleading in context.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Liquefied petroleum gas, also referred to as liquid petroleum gas (LPG or LP gas), is a fuel gas which contains a flammable mixture of hydrocarbon gases, specifically propane, n-butane and isobutane. …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liquefied_petroleum_gas

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The petroleum industry in India dates back to 1889 when the first oil deposits in the country were discovered near the town of Digboi in the state of Assam. The natural gas industry in India began in …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oil_and_gas_industry_in_India

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“Notably, the Strait of Hormuz serves as a conduit for 40% of India's crude oil imports.”

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Multiple web search results explicitly state that approximately 40% of India’s crude oil imports pass through or are linked to the Strait of Hormuz.

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“The Centre has constituted seven empowered groups to comprehensively address emerging energy challenges.”

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Multiple web search results confirm that the Centre constituted seven empowered groups to address the fallout from the West Asia crisis across various sectors.

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web search NEUTRAL — The Centre has constituted seven empowered groups of officials and experts to handle the fallout of the Iran war on specific sectors of the Indian economy, including oil, gas, fertilisers, supply chai…
https://www.ndtv.com/india-news/centre-forms-7-high-level-gr…

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web search NEUTRAL — Addressing the Upper House of Parliament, PM Modi said that the government has also formed an interministerial group to assess the challenges arising from the crisis.This group has also been working o…
https://www.buzzbytes.in/pm-modi-announces-seven-empowered-g…

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web search NEUTRAL — New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the Centre has constituted seven empowered groups of officials and experts to assess the impact of the war in West Asia and take remedial measures…
https://www.livemint.com/economy/india-government-forms-seve…

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“Petroleum, LNG, LPG and Energy is one among the seven empowered groups constituted by the authorities.”

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Multiple web search results consistently name 'Petroleum, LNG, LPG and Energy' as one of the seven empowered groups constituted by the authorities to address the crisis.

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web search NEUTRAL — India sets up seven empowered groups to tackle West Asia war squeeze Empowered groups of officials will identify issues and take immediate steps to address them as the war disrupts oil and gas ...
https://www.livemint.com/economy/india-government-forms-seve…

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web search NEUTRAL — In view of the evolving situation in West Asia, the Government has constituted seven empowered groups to comprehensively address emerging challenges and ensure preparedness across key sectors. These g…
https://www.business-standard.com/india-news/govt-constitute…

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web search NEUTRAL — The Government has established seven empowered groups to tackle challenges in West Asia, focusing on security, supply chains, energy, and essential commodities.
https://thenewsmill.com/2026/03/government-forms-seven-empow…

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“Led by Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas Neeraj Mittal (Convenor), this group comprises senior officials from power, coal, and mining ministries, along with heads of major PSUs such as ONGC, IOC, and GAIL.”

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Multiple web search results provide highly consistent details regarding the leadership (Neeraj Mittal) and the composition of the group, including senior officials from power, coal, mining, and heads of PSUs like ONGC, IOC, and GAIL.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — QatarEnergy (Arabic: قطر للطاقة) is the state-owned national petroleum and natural gas company of Qatar. The company operates all oil and gas related activities in Qatar, including exploration, produc…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/QatarEnergy

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Liquefied natural gas (LNG) is natural gas (predominantly methane, CH4, with some mixture of ethane, C2H6) that has been cooled to liquid form for ease and safety of non-pressurized storage or transpo…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liquefied_natural_gas

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“As per Reuters report, LPG imports to India are likely to halve this month.”

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No evidence was provided in the gathered sources to support the claim that Reuters reported LPG imports are likely to halve this month.

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“Traders and ship-tracking data from LSEG indicates this worrisome trend.”

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No evidence was provided in the gathered sources to support the claim that Traders and LSEG data indicate a decline in India's LPG imports.

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“Around 60% of India's LPG needs are sourced from Gulf countries like Saudi Arabia and the UAE which provide 85-90% of this energy supply.”

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“The near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which is an essential transit route for shipping oil and gas to users, has created significant supply shortage, effectively reducing imports since the first week of March.”

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“Data suggests that India will see 46% drop in LPG import from February on a daily basis as it is set to import 1.190 million metric tons of LPG this month following the US-Israeli war on Iran.”

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“India issued an order on Tuesday aimed to build and expand natural gas infrastructure.”

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“The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas in its order said that the constraints on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and natural gas supply are expected to persist for a 'long time' due to damage and shutdowns at Gulf liquefaction facilities supplying India, as well as continued blockage in the Strait of Hormuz.”

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