# LPG price relief unlikely despite crude oil drop to $92

2026-11-12T03:57:50+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk

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Brent crude oil prices dropped to $91.49 a barrel on 10 November, the lowest since August, before recovering to around $92 a barrel the next day. The decline has raised speculation about whether LPG cylinder prices in India will ease, but a direct and immediate reduction is unlikely. India imports over 55% of its LPG, and domestic prices are set by state-run oil firms such as Indian Oil, Bharat Petroleum, and Hindustan Petroleum, largely based on the Saudi Aramco contract price, not crude oil benchmarks directly. The government also subsidises cylinders for Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana beneficiaries. Analysts say a sustained fall in international LPG rates and a stable rupee would be needed for costs to decrease. While lower crude prices offer hope, oil companies review LPG prices monthly, and government policy remains a decisive factor.

## Indian Opinion Analysis

Crude oil at $91 to 92 per barrel does not quickly reach Indian kitchens because LPG pricing is tied to the Saudi Aramco contract price, not directly to Brent. The government and state-run oil companies control the effective domestic rate through subsidies and monthly reviews. Until the reference benchmarks fall and the rupee holds steady, households may see little change. The next monthly price review by oil companies at the start of December will show whether relief arrives.

## Coverage

- timesbull.com <https://www.timesbull.com/lpg-price-crude-oil-gets-cheaper-will-consumers-get-relief-on-cylinder-prices/>
  Leads with the gap between crude fall and consumer relief, not with a claim of imminent price cut

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