CNG Price Hiked by Rs 1.50 in Mumbai, Now at Rs 91.50 per kg

Last Updated:November 15, 2026, 11:18 IST

The revised rates came into effect on Sunday, taking the price of compressed natural gas (CNG) to Rs 91.50 per kg across the MMR and surrounding areas.

The increase is expected to affect autorickshaw and taxi drivers, as well as private vehicle owners who rely on CNG.

CNG has become more expensive in Mumbai and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), with Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) announcing a price hike of Rs 1.50 per kg on Saturday.

The revised rates came into effect on Sunday, taking the price of compressed natural gas (CNG) to Rs 91.50 per kg across the MMR and surrounding areas. The latest increase comes after a series of hikes this year. CNG was priced at Rs 80.50 per kg in January. With the latest revision, the fuel has become Rs 11 per kg, or around 14 per cent, more expensive in less than 11 months.

MGL has raised CNG prices eight times so far this year, taking the rate from Rs 80.50 per kg at the beginning of January to Rs 91.50 per kg currently.

CNG Price Hike To Hit Taxi, Autorickshaw Drivers

The increase is expected to affect autorickshaw and taxi drivers, as well as private vehicle owners who rely on CNG. Higher fuel prices will add to their operating costs and increase monthly transportation expenses, particularly for commercial drivers who depend on CNG for their daily earnings.

MGL attributed the latest price revision to an increase in the cost of procuring natural gas. The company cited several factors behind the rising costs, including the ongoing crisis in West Asia, reduced domestic gas allocation and greater dependence on expensive imported gas.

According to MGL, the growing share of imported re-gasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG), whose prices are linked to international markets, has put additional pressure on procurement costs. Strong demand for CNG has also contributed to the situation.

The company said the latest hike would allow it to pass on a portion of the increased gas procurement costs to consumers while ensuring a consistent and stable supply of CNG.

MGL added that it was exploring ways to reduce costs and pass on any resulting benefits to customers, while continuing to promote natural gas as a cleaner fuel.

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What is the new price of CNG in Mumbai after the latest hike?

Following a price hike of Rs 1.50 per kg announced by Mahanagar Gas Limited, the price of compressed natural gas (CNG) has risen to Rs 91.50 per kg across Mumbai and the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.

What are the main reasons cited for the recent CNG price increases?

Mahanagar Gas Limited attributed the price revisions to rising natural gas procurement costs, driven by the West Asia crisis, reduced domestic gas allocation, and a greater reliance on expensive imported re-gasified liquefied natural gas.

How much have CNG rates increased overall since January?

CNG prices have risen by Rs 11 per kg, or approximately 14 percent, since January, when the fuel was priced at Rs 80.50 per kg after a series of eight hikes throughout the year.

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