Mumbai: Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) prices in Mumbai and surrounding areas have been hiked by ₹1.50 per kg from Sunday, November 15.
Following the latest price revision by Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL), the price of CNG has been raised to ₹91.50 per kg from ₹90 per kg. This is the eighth increase in the past 75-odd days, taking the total increase so far to ₹5.50 per kg. Since the start of 2026, CNG prices in the city have gone up by ₹11 per kg.
The new prices are effective from midnight, November 14, and are expected to hit auto rickshaw drivers, taxi drivers, car owners and other commuters.
Eighth CNG Price Hike in Mumbai in 2026
This is the eighth time CNG prices have been hiked in Mumbai this year. MGL announced the new rates following the latest increase of ₹1.50 per kg.
Earlier in the month, on November 1, the company had increased CNG prices by ₹1 per kg. Prior to this, prices were raised by ₹1 per kg in October and ₹2 per kg in September.
CNG prices stood at ₹80.50 per kg at the start of January 2026. Now, they have gone up to ₹91.50 per kg — an increase of ₹11 in under 11 months.
Prices have been increased multiple times throughout the year including a 50 paise increase in February, ₹1 in April, ₹2 twice in May, ₹2 in September, ₹1 in October, ₹1 on November 1 and now ₹1.50 on November 15.
Why Have CNG Prices Gone Up in Mumbai?
Mahanagar Gas Limited said it had hiked the price due to increasing natural gas procurement costs, domestic gas shortages and a greater reliance on imported Regasified Liquefied Natural Gas (RLNG).
The continued crisis in the Middle East meant the company has had to rely more on imported gas, due to less domestic gas being available.
High demand has also meant the company is spending more on procurement costs as a larger portion of the company’s supply comes from imports.
The company added that the increase was necessary so that they can recover some of the extra costs of the increased input gas price and provide a steady and sustainable supply of CNG.
Auto Rickshaw, Taxi Drivers to Pay More
The latest increase will hit around 12.93 lakh CNG vehicles in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).
This includes auto rickshaws, taxis, private cars and public transport.
Auto rickshaw and taxi drivers are going to be hit the most from the increase, as they have seen repeated increases in their fuel costs. Private vehicle owners will also have to pay more to refuel their car.
The increase in running costs could put pressure on the price of passengers, but there is no automatic increase in fares linked to the increase in CNG prices.
With CNG prices being increased for the eighth time this year, motorists and commercial vehicle owners in Mumbai will see another increase in their daily running costs.