Quick Answer (TL;DR)

Standard cylinder = 14.2 kg (NOC refill). Price is set by Nepal Oil Corporation monthly — check the latest NOC notice / dealer board. Duration: 2 burners ×2 hrs/day ≈ 45–60 days; cost/day = price ÷ days. Use the LPG Duration Calculator for your use.

Cylinder Price — Who Sets It?

  • Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) — publishes the refinery/depot price monthly; dealer retail adds transport + margin
  • Check before you buy: NOC notice, dealer board, or your gas shop’s printed rate — do not use a 2025 blog figure
  • Black-market spike: during shortage, street price exceeds NOC rate — buying from an authorized dealer avoids the premium

How Long Does 14.2kg Last?

Rough household estimates, not NOC figures: NOC publishes price and cylinder weight only — duration below is indicative household experience as of October 2026, not an official consumption table. Your stove efficiency, flame level and pot size shift it significantly.
2 burners ×1.5 hrs/day (small family)~60–75 days (estimate)
2 burners ×2 hrs/day (typical)~45–60 days (estimate)
2 burners ×3 hrs/day (large family / 2 meals + tea)~30–40 days
3 burners ×2 hrs/day~30–45 days (higher flow)

Formula & Calculator

Days ≈ (14.2 kg × Burner efficiency) ÷ (Burners × Hours/day × Flow rate) Cost/day = Cylinder Price ÷ Days
Illustrative formula only — efficiency and flow rate vary by stove/regulator; use it for rough planning, not metering.

Skip the manual math — enter your price + burners + hours/day in the LPG Cost & Duration Calculator for the exact days + cost/day + monthly estimate.

Save Gas — 5 Tips

  • Use a pressure cooker for daal/meat (cuts burn time substantially — exact savings vary by dish/stove)
  • Lid on — open-pot boiling wastes noticeably more gas
  • Medium flame (blue tip) — high flame licks the sides, not the pot bottom
  • Clean burner ports monthly — yellow flame = incomplete burn
  • Check for leak: soapy water at the regulator, not a lighter

Official Sources & Final Note

Source: Nepal Oil Corporation (noc.org.np) monthly LPG price notices. Cylinder weight is 14.2 kg net for the standard domestic refill.

Last updated: September 27, 2026. LPG price is variable — always verify the current NOC notice before budgeting. SolutionsNepal is an educational guide, not NOC.

Frequently asked questions

How much is an LPG cylinder in Nepal in 2026?

Retail is set by Nepal Oil Corporation (NOC) and revised monthly. Check the latest NOC notice or your dealer’s board — prices vary slightly by depot (Kathmandu vs outside) and black-market rates spike during shortages.

How long does one 14.2kg cylinder last?

Depends on burners × hours/day. Example: 2-burner household cooking 2 hrs/day ≈ 45–60 days; 3 hrs/day ≈ 30–40 days. Use the duration calculator in this guide for your exact use.

How do I calculate cost per day?

Cost per day = Cylinder price ÷ Days it lasts. Our calculator does it: enter price + burners + hours/day.

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