Archive · 1 Sep 2026
MGL Raises Mumbai CNG, PNG Prices Amid West Asia Crisis
Mahanagar Gas Limited has made vehicle and household gas more expensive in and around Mumbai.
CNG, used by many vehicles, now costs ₹88 per kilogram.
This is ₹2 more than before.
Domestic piped gas, used by homes, now costs ₹53 per standard cubic metre, which is ₹1 more.
The new prices apply from September 1.
Some reports say the change began at midnight on August 31, while others describe it as beginning at midnight on September 1.
MGL says gas became more expensive because of the West Asia crisis and higher international prices.
The company also said stronger demand meant it had to buy more expensive imported gas.
Mahanagar Gas Limited raised CNG prices by ₹2 per kilogram to ₹88 in and around Mumbai.
Domestic piped natural gas prices increased by ₹1 per standard cubic metre to ₹53.
The revised rates took effect on September 1, though reports differ on whether implementation began at midnight on August 31 or September 1.
MGL cited higher international-index-linked input gas prices amid the ongoing West Asia crisis.
The company said rising CNG demand and costlier imported spot RLNG increased procurement expenses.
- Who
- Mahanagar Gas Limited announced the increases, affecting CNG vehicle users and domestic PNG consumers.
- What
- CNG prices rose by ₹2 per kilogram to ₹88, while domestic PNG prices rose by ₹1 per standard cubic metre to ₹53.
- When
- The revised rates apply from September 1, 2026; reports differ on whether implementation began at midnight on August 31 or September 1.
- Where
- The changes apply in and around Mumbai and across MGL's stated supply network in parts of Maharashtra and Karnataka.
- Why
- MGL cited higher international-index-linked gas costs, increased CNG demand and more expensive imported spot RLNG.
MGL's Cost Explanation
Consumers' Cost Burden
Reason for the increase
MGL's Cost Explanation
MGL said the West Asia crisis increased international-index-linked gas prices, while rising CNG demand required more expensive imported spot RLNG.
Consumers' Cost Burden
CNG vehicle owners and households using domestic PNG must pay more for transport and household fuel.
Effect of the revision
MGL's Cost Explanation
MGL said the increases would only partially offset higher input costs and help ensure continued and sustained gas supplies.
Consumers' Cost Burden
The revised rates increase expenses for private vehicles, taxis, autorickshaws, commercial vehicles and domestic gas users.
- Company
- Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL)
- New CNG rate
- ₹88 per kilogram in and around Mumbai
- CNG increase
- ₹2 per kilogram
- New domestic PNG rate
- ₹53 per standard cubic metre
- Domestic PNG increase
- ₹1 per standard cubic metre
- Affected CNG vehicles
- About 13 lakh vehicles across MGL's supply network
- Affected domestic consumers
- About 30 lakh consumers
- MGL's stated purpose
- To partially offset higher procurement costs and maintain sustained CNG supplies
Sources
CNG prices hiked by Rs 2, PNG up Re 1 across MMR from today, September 1
Mumbai Price Hike Alert: MGL Increases CNG By Rs 2/kg, PNG By Rs 1/SCM — Here's Why
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Mahanagar Gas CNG price rises to ₹88 per kg in Mumbai from September 1
CNG Price Hike: MGL Raises Rates By Rs 2 In Mumbai, PNG By Rs 1 Amid West Asia Crisis
