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Mumbai CNG Prices Rise ₹1 Amid Higher RLNG Costs
CNG has become ₹1 more expensive in Mumbai and nearby areas.
It now costs ₹89 per kilogram.
Mahanagar Gas Limited announced the change.
The new price began at midnight on September 30 or on the morning of October 1.
The company said the gas it buys has become more expensive.
Some of this gas comes from other countries after being changed back into gas form.
International gas prices have risen during the Middle East crisis.
MGL said the increase will help it keep supplying CNG.
People who use CNG vehicles may have higher travel or business costs.
Mahanagar Gas Limited raised CNG prices in Mumbai and adjoining areas by ₹1 per kg.
The revised CNG price is ₹89 per kg, effective from midnight on September 30 or the morning of October 1.
MGL cited higher costs for domestically produced gas and imported regasified liquefied natural gas.
The company said imported RLNG prices are linked to international indices affected by rising global gas prices.
The increase may raise operating costs for taxis, autorickshaws, buses and other CNG users.
- Who
- Mahanagar Gas Limited raised the CNG price for customers in Mumbai and adjoining areas.
- What
- CNG prices increased by ₹1 per kg to ₹89 per kg.
- Where
- Mumbai and adjoining areas, including parts of MGL’s operating network.
- When
- The revised rate took effect from midnight on September 30, or the morning of October 1; the article does not specify the year.
- Why
- MGL cited rising costs for domestic gas and imported regasified liquefied natural gas, whose prices are linked to international indices amid the Middle East crisis.
Key facts
- New CNG price
- ₹89 per kg
- Price increase
- ₹1 per kg
- Effective date
- From midnight on September 30 or the morning of October 1
- Company
- Mahanagar Gas Limited
- Vehicles supplied
- More than 1.3 million
- CNG stations
- More than 500
- PNG households connected
- Around 3.2 million
Quotes
Mahanagar Gas Limited
The city gas distribution company that supplies CNG in Mumbai and surrounding areas
“In order to partially offset the rising cost of input gas and ensure the continued and sustained supply of CNG to its customers, MGL has decided to increase CNG prices by ₹1 per kg in Mumbai and adjacent areas.”
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