Kerosene Rate Today: Amidst the Middle East tension, the supply of LPG in the country has started getting affected. At many places, long queues are forming outside gas agencies and the rules for cylinder booking have also been made strict. In such an environment, people are again searching the rates of ‘kerosene’. Know what is the latest price of kerosene in big cities of the country like Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai?
Kerosene Price Today: There is an outcry for gas cylinders in the country these days. The war between America, Israel and Iran has spoiled the kitchen budget of India. The situation is such that long queues are forming outside the gas agencies since morning and reports of black marketing of cylinders are also coming to the fore. Meanwhile, people have started remembering ‘kerosene’. It is being discussed on social media and many people are searching its rate. Know what is the latest price of kerosene in your city today…
New rule regarding LPG cylinder
Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri told in Parliament that the booking rules have been changed to manage the supply of gas cylinders. Now in rural areas, once you have purchased a cylinder, you will be able to book the next cylinder only after 45 days. People are depositing cylinders in advance out of fear (Panic Booking), due to which the needy are not able to get gas.
Why did kerosene come to mind?
Amidst the gas shortage, some users on social media are discussing ‘blue oil’ i.e. kerosene and old-fashioned alternatives. But now there are many states where this oil is not available. In the last few years, the government has delivered gas to every home under the ‘Ujjwala Yojana’, due to which the consumption of kerosene has fallen by 77%. According to the report published in Digital Parliament, by February 2026, 21 states and union territories of the country have now become completely ‘kerosene-free’. This means that government subsidized oil is no longer available at ration shops there.
Which are kerosene free states?
According to government data, states like Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Haryana, Punjab, Delhi, Goa, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Ladakh, Lakshadweep, Madhya Pradesh, Nagaland, Puducherry, Telangana, Uttarakhand, Andhra Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar Islands have become kerosene free. Subsidized oil has stopped being available here. Some of its quota is given to the states only for special situations or emergencies.
What is the price of kerosene today?
Chennai- Rs 15 per liter
Mumbai- Rs 61.20 per liter
Kolkata- Rs 64.20 per liter
Delhi- kerosene free
Note: The kerosene rates given here are as per the rates available on iocl.com applicable from March 1, 2026. The rates in Chennai are quite low because the state government there gives separate subsidies for fishing or other special needs.
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