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Delhi-NCR CNG Prices Rise ₹3.89 as New Rates Begin
Indraprastha Gas Limited has made CNG more expensive in Delhi-NCR.
CNG is a fuel used by cars, autos and taxis.
In Delhi, the price increased by ₹3.89 per kilogram to ₹86.98.
The new prices started on August 29, 2026, at 6 a.m.
The change also affects Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad and Gurugram.
Noida and Ghaziabad now have a price of ₹95.59 per kilogram.
Gurugram’s new price is ₹92.01 per kilogram.
IGL said high international LNG prices and other gas costs led to the increase.
Transport operators and private CNG-car owners will have to spend more on fuel.
Indraprastha Gas Limited increased CNG prices by ₹3.89 per kilogram across Delhi-NCR.
Delhi’s CNG price rose from ₹83.09 to ₹86.98 per kilogram.
New rates took effect on August 29, 2026, at 6 a.m.
CNG now costs ₹95.59 per kilogram in Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad, and ₹92.01 in Gurugram.
IGL cited significantly high international LNG prices and rising input gas costs.
- Who
- Indraprastha Gas Limited announced the CNG price increase.
- What
- CNG prices rose by ₹3.89 per kilogram across Delhi-NCR and adjoining cities.
- Where
- Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad and Gurugram.
- When
- The revised rates began August 29, 2026, at 6 a.m.
- Why
- IGL cited significantly high international LNG prices and rising input gas costs.
Cost concerns
Company rationale
Impact of the increase
Cost concerns
Transport operators, including auto-rickshaws, taxis and app-based cab services, face higher fuel expenses, while private CNG-car owners will also pay more.
Company rationale
IGL said the increase was necessary to partially offset higher input gas costs and maintain a continued, reliable CNG supply.
Repeated price revisions
Cost concerns
The successive increases have raised concerns among transport operators who rely heavily on CNG for public and commercial transportation.
Company rationale
IGL pointed to rapidly rising costs and said international LNG prices remain significantly high.
Key facts
- Company
- Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL)
- Increase
- ₹3.89 per kilogram
- Delhi price
- ₹86.98 per kilogram, up from ₹83.09
- Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad price
- ₹95.59 per kilogram
- Gurugram price
- ₹92.01 per kilogram
- Effective time
- August 29, 2026, at 6 a.m.
- Stated reason
- High international LNG prices and rising input gas costs
Sources
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