In a fresh blow to consumers, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) prices have been increased by ₹2 per kg across Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR), following a similar hike in petrol and diesel prices earlier in the day.
With the latest revision, CNG in Delhi now costs ₹79.09 per kg, while prices in satellite cities like Noida, Ghaziabad, and Greater Noida have risen to ₹87.70 per kg. Gurugram consumers will now pay ₹84.12 per kg.
The price hike comes amid mounting pressure on city gas distribution companies due to rising input costs, driven by global energy market volatility.
Why CNG Prices Are Rising
India imports more than 50% of its natural gas requirements, making domestic prices highly sensitive to global supply disruptions and demand spikes.
According to industry sources, procurement costs for companies such as Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) and Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) have surged in recent weeks. With limited pricing flexibility, these companies have begun passing on the increased burden to end consumers.
Officials indicate that tighter global supplies and higher LNG prices have significantly impacted margins, leaving little room to absorb costs.
City-wise Revised CNG Prices (₹ per kg)
- Delhi: ₹79.09
- Noida / Greater Noida / Gautam Budh Nagar: ₹87.70
- Ghaziabad: ₹87.70
- Gurugram: ₹84.12
- Rewari: ₹83.70
- Karnal: ₹83.43
- Kaithal: ₹84.43
- Meerut / Muzaffarnagar / Shamli: ₹87.58
- Hapur: ₹88.70
- Kanpur / Hamirpur / Fatehpur: ₹90.42
- Ajmer / Pali / Rajsamand: ₹88.44
- Mahoba / Banda / Chitrakoot: ₹85.42
MGL’s Move Triggered Domino Effect
A day earlier, Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) had raised CNG prices in Mumbai and surrounding areas by ₹2 per kg, taking the retail price to ₹84 per kg.
The move had sparked industry-wide expectations that Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL), which dominates the Delhi-NCR market, would follow suit—and the latest revision confirms those projections.
Impact on Consumers and Transport Sector
The back-to-back fuel price hikes are expected to directly impact daily commuters, auto-rickshaw drivers, cab aggregators, and public transport operators who rely heavily on CNG as a cost-effective and cleaner fuel alternative.
Transporters warn that continued increases may lead to fare revisions, potentially adding to inflationary pressures in urban centers.
Policy Concerns: Clean Fuel Losing Cost Advantage?
CNG has long been promoted as an affordable and environmentally friendly alternative to petrol and diesel. However, frequent price hikes are narrowing the cost gap, raising concerns about its long-term attractiveness.
Experts suggest that without policy intervention—such as tax rationalisation or targeted subsidies—India’s push towards cleaner fuels could face headwinds.
