ATF & Commercial LPG Prices Reduced; Offers Relief To Businesses & Consumers

On April 1, 2025, oil marketing companies (OMCs) announced a significant reduction in the prices of Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) and commercial LPG cylinders, offering much-needed relief to businesses and consumers.

This price cut follows months of volatility in fuel rates and comes as a welcome respite.

ATF Prices Drop Across Major Cities

OMCs reduced ATF prices by Rs 5,870.54 per kilolitre, a 6.15% decrease, bringing the price down to Rs 89,441.18 per kilolitre in Delhi.

Other major metros also saw significant reductions:

1. Mumbai: Rs 83,575.42 per kilolitre
2. Chennai: Rs 92,503.80 per kilolitre
3. Kolkata: Rs 91,921 per kilolitre

This revision reverses the upward trend observed since February, providing relief to the aviation sector, which heavily depends on ATF.

Commercial LPG Prices Reduced

Alongside ATF, commercial LPG cylinder prices also saw a reduction of Rs 41 per 19-kg cylinder. The new prices are:

1. Delhi: Rs 1,762
2. Mumbai: Rs 1,714.50
3. Kolkata: Rs 1,872
4. Chennai: Rs 1,924.50

This price adjustment follows a Rs 6 increase in March, providing relief to businesses such as hotels, restaurants, and catering services that rely on commercial LPG.

Domestic LPG Prices Remain Unchanged

While commercial LPG prices saw a cut, domestic LPG cylinder prices remained stable at Rs 803 per 14.2-kg cylinder.

This stability ensures household consumers are not impacted by frequent price fluctuations.

Price Adjustments Based On Global Trends

OMCs, including Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL), and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd (HPCL), revise fuel prices based on global fuel benchmarks and foreign exchange rates.

These adjustments occur at the beginning of each month.

Despite these price revisions, petrol and diesel prices have remained unchanged since mid-March last year, with petrol priced at Rs 94.72 per litre and diesel at Rs 87.62 per litre in Delhi.

Impact On Businesses & Consumers

The latest fuel price reductions provide much-needed relief to businesses and the aviation industry, which have faced fluctuating costs.

However, fuel price volatility remains a concern, affecting operational budgets and overall economic stability.

As global fuel markets continue to shift, OMCs will keep adjusting prices to balance consumer relief and market demands, ensuring a fair and stable fuel economy.

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