How Many LPG Cylinders Does a Restaurant Use Per Month? Cost Calculator

LPG Consumption by Kitchen Type

Commercial LPG cylinders (19 kg) cost ₹1,800–2,200 each in 2026. Consumption depends on equipment, hours, and cuisine type.

• Café/Small (2 burners, tawa): 4–6 cylinders/month
• Casual dining (tandoor + 4 burners + fryer): 15–25 cylinders/month
• Multi-cuisine (full brigade kitchen): 30–45 cylinders/month
• Banquet/Catering kitchen: 50–80 cylinders/month (event-dependent)
• Bakery (oven-heavy): 10–20 cylinders/month

How to Reduce Gas Costs

Gas is typically 3–5% of restaurant revenue — small but controllable.

• Clean burner heads monthly (clogged burners waste 20% gas)
• Use pressure cookers for dal, stock, and rice (50% less gas)
• Pre-soak rice and lentils (reduces cooking time 30%)
• Match flame to pan size (oversized flame wastes gas)
• Consider PNG pipeline if available (15–20% cheaper at volume)
• Schedule tandoor pre-heating 45 min before service, not 2 hours

Track Gas Against Menu Volume

If gas costs spike but covers stay flat, investigate: leaking connections, inefficient burners, or new menu items requiring longer cooking times.

When adding new dishes to your DineCard menu, estimate gas impact. A new slow-cooked item might add 2–3 cylinders/month — factor into pricing.

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