MGL Hikes CNG Price by ₹1.50 to ₹91.50/kg; Eighth Increase This Year
Starting at ₹80.50 per kg in January, the price has now reached ₹91.50 per kg, reflecting sustained pressure from rising gas procurement costs and changing supply dynamics
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Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) has increased the price of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in Mumbai and adjoining areas by ₹1.50 per kg, taking the retail price to ₹91.50 per kg with effect from November 15, 2026.
The latest revision marks the eighth CNG price hike by the city gas distribution company this year, adding to the financial burden on autorickshaw drivers, taxi operators, app-based cab services and private vehicle owners.
With the latest increase, CNG prices have surged by ₹11 per kg since January 2026, when the fuel was available at ₹80.50 per kg. This represents an increase of nearly 14% in less than 11 months.
Middle East crisis, lower domestic gas allocation push up costs
MGL has attributed the latest price increase to rising natural gas procurement costs amid the ongoing geopolitical crisis in the Middle East.
The company cited reduced allocation of domestically produced natural gas and increased dependence on imported Regasified Liquefied Natural Gas (RLNG) as key factors behind the higher input costs.
Imported RLNG is linked to international market prices, exposing gas procurement costs to global energy market volatility.
MGL said the price adjustment was necessary to partially offset the increased cost of gas procurement while ensuring sustainable and uninterrupted CNG supplies to consumers.
12.93 lakh vehicles to be impacted
The latest increase will affect approximately 12.93 lakh CNG-powered vehicles operating across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).
Autorickshaw and taxi operators are likely to face the biggest impact as fuel constitutes a substantial portion of their daily operating expenses.
The successive price increases have also prompted autorickshaw unions to demand another fare revision. Operators are reportedly seeking an increase of ₹2 in the minimum autorickshaw fare, from ₹27 to ₹29 for the first 1.5 kilometres.
CNG prices rise ₹11 in 2026
CNG prices in Mumbai have witnessed repeated revisions this year, with the latest increase taking the rate to its highest level in 2026.
Starting at ₹80.50 per kg in January, the price has now reached ₹91.50 per kg, reflecting sustained pressure from rising gas procurement costs and changing supply dynamics.
The latest hike also raises questions about the affordability of CNG-powered public transport and the impact of imported gas dependence on India’s city gas distribution sector.
