MGL raises Mumbai CNG by ₹2/kg and domestic PNG by ₹1/SCM

Mahanagar Gas has lifted Mumbai CNG to ₹88/kg and domestic PNG to ₹53/SCM from September 1. In Delhi, IGL’s August 29 increase took CNG to ₹86.98/kg, with city gas prices up nearly ₹10/kg so far in 2026.

— Source publishedTue, 1 Sept, 2026, 07:52 IST·First seen Tue, 1 Sept, 2026, 08:17 IST·Source Business Today · Latest

What happened

Mahanagar Gas Ltd (MGL) · MGL raised Mumbai CNG and PNG prices, while IGL’s Delhi CNG increase took 2026 hikes to nearly ₹10/kg. India is diversifying LPG and

Key facts

  • Mumbai CNG increased by ₹2/kg to ₹88/kg from September 1
  • Mumbai domestic PNG increased by ₹1/SCM to ₹53/SCM
  • Delhi CNG increased by ₹3.89/kg to ₹86.98/kg effective August 29
  • Delhi CNG prices have risen nearly ₹10/kg in 2026
  • Delhi 14.2kg domestic LPG cylinder costs ₹942
  • Delhi 19kg commercial LPG cylinder costs ₹2,738
  • India imported 0.62 million tonnes of US LPG in August and 0.89 million tonnes in July
  • US LPG accounted for more than 73% of India LPG imports in July-August

Why this matters

Rising CNG prices weaken the operating-cost advantage of gas-powered delivery fleets, sharpening the case for EV logistics partnerships and infrastructure deals.

What to watch

  • Further changes in domestic gas allocation, administered gas pricing and LNG import costs.
  • CNG price movement relative to petrol, diesel and EV charging costs in Mumbai and Delhi.
  • Auto-rickshaw/taxi fare revision petitions and delivery-platform surcharge announcements.
  • CNG station throughput, new vehicle conversion volumes and fleet EV procurement announcements.
  • Consumer-price data for transport, prepared food delivery and urban logistics-intensive retail categories.
  • MGL, IGL and other CGD firms may continue periodic tariff revisions to protect per-unit margins.
  • Ride-hailing, courier and quick-commerce operators may increase delivery fees, tighten promotional subsidies or revise fleet-partner incentives.
  • Large retailers may renegotiate last-mile contracts and prioritize route density, order batching and EV fleet deployment.
  • Fleet owners may delay CNG vehicle purchases and reassess total-cost-of-ownership against EV and petrol-hybrid alternatives.