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Lpg Cng Png Rates Today May 20 Check Latest Prices in Delhi Mumbai Chennai Other Cities 532358 2026 05 20

MinisterFuelpricesNaturalgasTamil

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Retail fuel price increases in India driven by rising global crude oil prices (West Asia conflict). Channel: input_cost passthrough from crude to refined products (petrol, diesel, CNG, LPG). Impact is India-specific (EM_ENERGY) with direct margin squeeze on oil marketing companies (OMCs) due to under-recoveries on LPG. Prime Minister's conservation appeal is non-binding.

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  • CNG prices in Delhi and Mumbai increased by Rs 2 per kg on May 20, 2026.
  • Petrol and diesel prices raised twice within a week: first Rs 3/litre, then 90 paise/litre.
  • 14.2 kg LPG cylinder price: ₹913 in Delhi, ₹912.50 in Mumbai.
  • Oil companies reportedly losing Rs 674 on each LPG cylinder.
  • Price hikes attributed to rising global crude prices due to West Asia conflicts.
Sector verdictREFININGDownmagnitude 3/3 · confidence 3/5

Indian OMCs face margin compression of 100-200bps due to LPG under-recoveries; direction down.

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Sector impact at a glance

  • EM_ENERGYmid
  • EM_ENERGYshort
  • OIL_GAS_UPSTREAMmid
  • OIL_GAS_UPSTREAMshort
  • REFININGmid
  • REFININGshort

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