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CNG Prices Rise in Delhi Amid West Asia Gas Disruptions
CNG is a fuel used by many cars and buses.
Its price in Delhi increased by ₹3.89 per kilogram on August 29.
The gas company said worldwide LNG prices rose because of problems near the Strait of Hormuz.
Delhi’s CNG price is now ₹86.98 per kilogram.
Prices are different in different cities because local taxes vary.
LPG cylinders and PNG also have different prices across Indian cities.
The government wants more homes to use piped gas instead of LPG cylinders.
India is also seeking more gas supplies from the United States because of disruptions in West Asia.
Indraprastha Gas Limited raised Delhi CNG prices by ₹3.89 per kg from August 29.
Delhi CNG now costs ₹86.98 per kg, up from ₹83.09 previously.
The company attributed the increase to higher international LNG prices and Strait of Hormuz disruptions.
On August 31, domestic LPG cylinders cost ₹942 in Delhi and ₹941.50 in Mumbai.
The government plans incentives to expand domestic PNG connections from September 1, 2026.
- Who
- Indraprastha Gas Limited raised Delhi CNG prices; the Indian government is pursuing wider PNG connections and diversified gas supplies.
- What
- Delhi CNG prices increased by ₹3.89 per kg, while LPG, CNG and PNG rates varied across major cities.
- Where
- Delhi and other Indian cities, with gas-market disruptions linked to the Gulf of Oman and Strait of Hormuz.
- When
- The Delhi CNG increase took effect at 6 a.m. on August 29; listed fuel rates are dated August 31, and the headline refers to a Mumbai increase from September 1.
- Why
- The increase was attributed to higher international LNG prices and disruptions to gas cargo movements during the renewed West Asia crisis.
Supply-cost rationale
Consumer and policy concerns
Reason for higher CNG prices
Supply-cost rationale
Indraprastha Gas Limited said the increase reflected sharply higher international LNG prices and disruptions to gas cargo movements through the Strait of Hormuz.
Consumer and policy concerns
Higher fuel prices increase costs for CNG users, while the article notes that Delhi CNG has risen by nearly ₹10 per kg this year.
Reducing reliance on LPG
Supply-cost rationale
The government approved incentives for city gas distributors to expand PNG connections and encourage a shift from LPG to piped gas.
Consumer and policy concerns
The shift requires district-level administrative support, and India is simultaneously seeking additional LPG and LNG supplies from the United States because of West Asia disruptions.
Key facts
- Delhi CNG price
- ₹86.98 per kg from August 29
- Delhi CNG increase
- ₹3.89 per kg
- Delhi domestic LPG
- ₹942 per 14.2 kg cylinder on August 31
- Mumbai domestic LPG
- ₹941.50 per 14.2 kg cylinder on August 31
- Delhi PNG
- ₹49.59 per standard cubic metre on August 31
- Mumbai CNG and PNG
- ₹88 per kg for CNG and ₹53 per standard cubic metre for PNG on August 31
- Government incentive plan
- Incentives to increase domestic PNG connections from September 1, 2026
Quotes
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Maritime tracking service monitoring Gulf of Oman tanker transfers
“many more oil-laden tankers waiting for a dance partner in those waters. It appears that the dance floor itself is the limitation. It's getting quite crowded and port services are kept busy around the clock to ensure smooth and safe transfers.”
businesstoday.in
“In addition, we spotted at least 7.25 million barrels, along with two more LNG tankers, assembling to transit the SoH into the GoO under the protection of US CENTCOM”
businesstoday.in
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