Archive · 19 Nov 2025
Mumbai CNG Crisis: Long Queues, Transport Disruptions After Pipeline Damage
A broken gas pipeline in Mumbai caused a shortage of CNG, making it hard for autorickshaws, taxis, and buses to run.
People had to wait in long lines for fuel, and some buses might not be able to run today.
The problem started when a pipeline got damaged, and it might take a while to fix it completely.
Damage to a major gas pipeline caused CNG supply disruption in Mumbai
Long queues at fuel stations, affecting autorickshaws and taxis
Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) working to restore supply
BEST bus services and school buses impacted, surge pricing on ride-hailing platforms
Crisis expected to continue, with full repair taking time
- Who
- Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL), autorickshaw and taxi drivers, school bus operators, commuters
- What
- CNG supply disruption due to pipeline damage
- When
- November 17, 2025, onwards
- Where
- Mumbai, Thane, and Navi Mumbai
- Why
- Damage to GAIL's main gas supply pipeline within the RCF premises
MGL and affected drivers
Commuters and public
CNG supply disruption
MGL and affected drivers
MGL working to restore supply; drivers affected by low pressure or no supply
Commuters and public
Commuters facing difficulties in commuting; long queues, surge pricing
- Affected vehicles
- Autorickshaws, taxis, school buses, BEST buses
- Estimated CNG stations
- Around 130-140 in Mumbai
- Operational CNG stations
- 225 out of 389 as of Monday evening
- Expected supply restoration
- Tuesday noon
- Impacted public transport
- BEST buses, school buses, autos, taxis
Sources
Mumbai CNG Crisis: Autos, Taxis Scarce; BEST Buses To Be Hit Today. All You Need To Know
Mumbai CNG crisis: Long queues; autorickshaws, taxis hit after damage to major gas pipeline
Mumbai CNG Crisis: 40 Hours On, Autos, Cabs and Buses Still Affected - Will Supply Resume Today?
Mumbai cabbies queue up for CNG at 4 am
CNG crisis persists in Mumbai, refuelling queues stretch for hours
CNG Crisis: Long Queues In Mumbai For Second Day After Pipeline Damage
CNG crisis in Mumbai: How shortage has hit auto, cab and bus services paralysing city – Firstpost
Mumbaikars see a silver lining in CNG supply disruption
Mumbai CNG Crisis Ends: Damaged CNG Pipeline Restored, Supply to Resume Shortly
Mumbai CNG crisis update: Mahanagar Gas restores pipeline damage at RCF Trombay premises — Here's what we know
