Daijiworld Media Network - Mumbai

Mumbai, Nov 15: CNG prices in Mumbai and adjoining areas have increased by Rs 1.50 per kg from Sunday, November 15, adding to the financial burden on motorists and transport operators.

With the latest revision, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) is now priced at Rs 91.50 per kg. The increase follows a series of hikes over the past few months, taking the cumulative rise to Rs 5.50 per kg in the last two-and-a-half months.

Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) implemented the revised rates from midnight on November 14. This is the eighth CNG price hike in Mumbai in 2026.

CNG was priced at Rs 80.50 per kg in January this year. With the latest increase, the price has risen by Rs 11 per kg, marking a jump of nearly 14 per cent.

MGL had raised prices by 50 paise per kg in February and Rs 1 in April. This was followed by two increases of Rs 2 per kg each in May and another Rs 2 hike in September. Prices were subsequently increased by Rs 1 per kg in October and again on November 1, before the latest revision.

According to MGL, the increase was necessitated by reduced availability of domestic natural gas and higher procurement costs. The company has had to depend more on imported re-gasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG) to meet demand. Tensions in the Middle East have also contributed to higher international gas procurement costs.

MGL said the revised rates would help recover part of the increased expenses and ensure an uninterrupted supply of CNG.

The price hike is expected to affect around 12.93 lakh CNG-powered vehicles operating in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. These include auto-rickshaws, taxis, private cars and public transport vehicles.

The increase is likely to raise daily operating costs for auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers and could eventually have an impact on passenger fares.