New Delhi: The common people, already troubled by inflation, have received another shock. CNG prices have been increased by Rs 1.50 per kg in Mumbai and surrounding areas from Sunday, November 15. After this increase, now people will have to pay Rs 91.50 for one kg of CNG. In the last two and a half months, CNG prices have increased by a total of Rs 5.50 per kg. This will have a direct impact on the pockets of people using private vehicles along with auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers.
CNG prices increased for the eighth time this year?
This is the eighth increase in CNG prices in Mumbai during the year 2026. Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) has implemented new rates from midnight on 14th November. Earlier on November 1 also, the company had increased the price of CNG by one rupee per kg.
In January 2026, the price of CNG in Mumbai was Rs 80.50 per kg, which has now increased to Rs 91.50. This means that from the beginning of the year till now the prices have increased by Rs 11 per kg. This is an increase of about 14 percent.
How many times have CNG prices increased?
In February this year, the price of CNG was increased by 50 paise per kg. After this, there was an increase of one rupee per kg in April and twice in May by two rupees each. The prices were also increased by two rupees in September, by one rupee in October and by one rupee on November 1. Now with the new increase of Rs 1.50 on November 15, CNG has reached its highest level this year.
Why is CNG becoming expensive?
According to MGL, the prices have had to be increased due to lack of availability of domestic natural gas and increase in the cost of purchasing gas. To meet the demand, the company now has to depend more on imported re-gasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG). Apart from this, due to the ongoing tension in the Middle East, buying gas in the international market has become expensive.
The company says that the increased prices will help in recovering some part of the additional cost and maintaining uninterrupted supply of CNG.
Which people will be affected by inflation?
This increase is expected to affect about 12.93 lakh CNG vehicles plying in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. These include auto-rickshaws, taxis, private cars and public transport vehicles. Due to CNG becoming expensive, the daily operating expenses of auto and taxi drivers will increase. Its effect may also be seen on passenger fares in the future.
