Starting November 15, 2026, the price of compressed natural gas (CNG) in Mumbai and nearby areas will increase by Rs 1.50 per kg, bringing the new rate to Rs 91.50 per kg. This marks the second price hike in just two weeks, following a series of incremental increases since September. The revised rate takes effect from midnight on November 14, 2026.
The latest adjustment adds to the fuel costs for 12.93 lakh vehicles operating on CNG across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), including auto-rickshaws, taxis, and public transport. Over the past two months, CNG prices have climbed by Rs 3.50 per kg, with previous hikes occurring in September, October, and early November.
Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL), the city gas distributor, attributed the price increase to rising procurement costs driven by the ongoing Middle East crisis. The company cited reduced allocation of domestically produced gas and a greater reliance on imported regasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG), which is linked to international price benchmarks. MGL stated that the hike aims to partially offset the increased cost of input gas while ensuring uninterrupted CNG supply.
Auto-rickshaw drivers have expressed concerns over the rising fuel prices, which have driven up operating costs. Thampi Kurien of the Mumbai Rickshawmen’s Union noted that while metered fares have seen gradual increases, the gap between MGL’s CNG price and that charged by Gujarat Energy, Rs 85.75 per kg in Maharashtra, remains significant at nearly Rs 5.75 per kg.