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Mumbai CNG Price Hikes Again: Now Rs 89/kg; Motorists Express Strong Dissatisfaction
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News18•01-10-2026, 15:06
Mumbai CNG Price Hikes Again: Now Rs 89/kg; Motorists Express Strong Dissatisfaction
- •As of October 1, CNG prices in Mumbai increased by Re 1 per kg, bringing the cost to Rs 89 per kg.
- •Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) attributes the hike to rising gas procurement costs in the international market.
- •This is the second price increase in a single month, following a Rs 2 per kg hike in September, leading to strong dissatisfaction among motorists.
- •The price hike will impact private car owners, as well as auto, taxi, Ola-Uber, and commercial CNG vehicle drivers in Mumbai.
- •Earlier, commercial LPG cylinders and ATF prices also saw increases, adding to the financial burden on citizens.
Key Questions Answered
Following a price increase of Re 1 per kg implemented by Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL), the new price for 1 kg of CNG in Mumbai and surrounding areas has reached Rs 89.
Mahanagar Gas Limited and state-owned oil companies attributed the price increases to the rising cost of gas procurement and crude oil in the international market, driven by ongoing tensions in Gulf countries and the US-Iran conflict.
While commercial LPG cylinders saw a price increase of Rs 62.50 per 19-kg cylinder, prices for domestic LPG cylinders have been kept stable.
