Compressed natural gas (CNG) prices in Mumbai and nearby areas have risen by ₹1.50 per kg, effective Sunday, November 15, reaching ₹91.50 per kg. This marks the eighth price hike by Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) in 2026, with a total increase of ₹11 per kg since January. The latest revision follows a ₹1 per kg increase on November 1 and a ₹5.50 per kg rise since September.
The price hike affects around 12.93 lakh CNG-powered vehicles in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), including autorickshaws, taxis, and public transport. MGL cited rising gas procurement costs, reduced domestic gas allocations, and increased reliance on imported regasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG) as reasons for the increase. The company stated that the price adjustment aims to offset higher input costs while ensuring uninterrupted CNG supplies.
MGL began the year with CNG priced at ₹80.50 per kg, implementing gradual increases throughout 2026. The latest hike brings the price to its highest level this year. Autorickshaw unions have renewed demands for a fare revision, citing eroded benefits from the previous fare adjustment in September. The unions are seeking a ₹2 increase in the minimum fare, currently set at ₹27 for the first 1.5 kilometres.
Despite the frequent CNG price hikes, MGL has kept piped natural gas (PNG) prices for domestic consumers unchanged.