CNG Prices Surge Again in Mumbai, Hitting ₹91.50 per Kilogram
CNG prices in Mumbai rise by ₹1.50 to ₹91.50 per kg, marking the eighth increase this year.
Mumbai, November 15 (Daily Kiran) : Residents of Mumbai and the surrounding metropolitan region are facing another blow from rising costs. Starting from midnight on Saturday, Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) has increased the price of compressed natural gas (CNG) by ₹1.50 per kilogram, bringing the retail price to ₹91.50 per kilogram.
This marks the eighth price hike for CNG by MGL this year. Previously, on November 1, the price had risen by ₹1 per kilogram. Over the last 15 days alone, the total increase has reached ₹2.50 per kilogram, while the cumulative rise over the past 75 days stands at ₹5.50 per kilogram.
Since January 2026, CNG prices in Mumbai have surged by ₹11 per kilogram, reflecting an approximate 14% increase. This ongoing escalation is putting additional financial strain on drivers and everyday consumers.
The rise in CNG prices is largely attributed to the ongoing crisis in West Asia, which has disrupted gas supplies. Additionally, the limited availability of domestic natural gas and the high costs of imported gas have increased procurement expenses for companies, further pressuring gas prices.
The impact of rising CNG costs is expected to be most significant for auto-rickshaw, taxi, and other CNG vehicle owners, as the increased fuel prices will elevate their daily operating costs. At the beginning of 2026, CNG was priced at ₹80.50 per kilogram, and since then, there have been eight price hikes. In just the last two months, prices have increased by ₹5.50 per kilogram.
