Both Prices Rising: Is LPG More Expensive in India or Indonesia?

Indonesia and India have both raised LPG prices following an energy surge. PT Pertamina Patra Niaga has officially adjusted prices for non-subsidised Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) in 5.5kg and 12kg cylinders, applicable nationwide from 18 April 2026. According to Pertamina Patra Niaga’s official website, in Java, Bali, and West Nusa Tenggara, the 5.5kg LPG price has risen by Rp17,000 to Rp107,000 per cylinder. Meanwhile, the 12kg package in areas from Banten to Bali is now priced at Rp228,000, an increase of Rp36,000 from the previous price. India’s commercial LPG prices have also risen significantly by more than INR195, or about Rp35,683, per 19kg cylinder, effective from 1 April 2026 (1 INR = Rp183), driven by global supply disruptions due to conflicts in West Asia. While commercial LPG tariffs in Delhi have jumped to ₹2,078.50, the price for 14.2kg household LPG for cooking remains unchanged. LPG prices in India actually show differing trends between household and commercial segments. Up to April 2026, the 14.2kg domestic LPG price in Mumbai remains stable. In contrast, the 19kg commercial LPG has seen a significant increase. The sharp rise in commercial LPG is mainly triggered by external factors, particularly escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia. Conflicts involving Iran and the United States, including drone attacks in the Sea of Oman and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, have raised concerns about global energy supplies. This situation has driven up the Saudi Contract Price, a benchmark for international LPG, directly impacting commercial or non-subsidised LPG prices. Comparison of LPG Prices in India and Indonesia Non-subsidised LPG in Indonesia has also experienced price increases. Compared to India, the price hikes in both countries show relatively similar trends, although in terms of price levels, Indonesia remains slightly below India. This similarity in price levels indicates that without subsidy interventions, LPG prices in various countries tend to follow the same global energy market dynamics.