Punjab Newsline | Mumbai/New Delhi

A series of price revisions effective from September 1, 2026, are set to impact households, businesses and consumers across India. Commercial LPG cylinders, milk, CNG, passenger vehicles and aviation fuel have all become more expensive, raising concerns about higher living and transportation costs in the coming months.

Oil marketing companies have increased the price of commercial LPG cylinders by an average of ₹11.50. In Kolkata, the price of a commercial cylinder has risen to ₹2,884 from ₹2,872.50. The price of the 5-kg LPG cylinder has also been raised by ₹2, taking the refill cost to ₹764. Consumers who have not completed the mandatory e-KYC process for their LPG connections may face difficulties in receiving subsidy benefits, as the deadline ended on August 31.

The increase in commercial LPG prices is expected to raise operating costs for restaurants, eateries and catering businesses. Industry experts believe food items such as tea, snacks and meals could become slightly more expensive, while wedding catering services may also see higher charges.

In Mumbai, wholesale milk prices have been increased by ₹9 per litre from September 1 following a decision by the Bombay Milk Producers Association.

The wholesale rate has risen from ₹93 to ₹102 per litre and will remain in effect until February 28, 2027. In Tamil Nadu, Aavin has raised the milk procurement price by ₹3 per litre, taking it from ₹41 to ₹44 per litre. This marks the second increase in less than two weeks, resulting in a cumulative hike of ₹6 per litre.

Dairy industry representatives attributed the increase to rising costs of green fodder, cattle feed, straw, transportation and livestock maintenance.

The automobile sector has also announced fresh price hikes. Tata Motors has increased prices across all its vehicle models and variants by up to ₹25,000, while Hyundai Motor India has raised prices by up to 1 percent. Both companies cited higher commodity prices, operational expenses and inflationary pressures as key reasons behind the decision.

As a result, customers planning to purchase new Tata or Hyundai cars and SUVs from September will have to pay more, with the exact increase depending on the model and variant.

Meanwhile, Mumbai Gas Limited (MGL) has increased CNG prices by ₹2 per kilogram from midnight on September 1. The revised CNG rate now stands at ₹88 per kg in Mumbai and nearby regions. PNG prices have also been increased by ₹1 per standard cubic metre (SCM).

According to MGL, the hike has been driven by higher international natural gas prices amid ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and increased dependence on imported LNG to meet domestic demand.

Air travel may also become costlier after aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices were increased for the second consecutive month. ATF rates have risen by ₹6.28 per litre, or 5.46 percent, taking the price from ₹115 to ₹121.28 per litre.

Since fuel accounts for nearly 35 to 40 percent of an airline's operating expenses, aviation experts say airlines may pass on the additional burden to passengers, potentially leading to higher airfares in the coming weeks.