Consumers in Mumbai will have to pay more for compressed natural gas (CNG) and piped natural gas (PNG) after city gas distributor Mahanagar Gas Limited announced another price increase, the second revision in just over two weeks.
With the latest hike, the retail price of CNG in Mumbai has increased by ₹2 per kilogram to ₹86 per kg. PNG, which is widely used by households for cooking, has also become costlier, with prices raised by ₹1.50 per standard cubic metre.
The revised rates came into effect immediately and are expected to impact both household budgets and transportation costs. CNG is a popular fuel among taxi operators, auto-rickshaw drivers and private vehicle owners due to its relatively lower cost compared to petrol and diesel.
This is the second price revision in around 15 days. Earlier in May, Mahanagar Gas had increased CNG and PNG prices following changes in input costs. This latest increase may add to operating expenses for commercial transport operators across the city. The company said the latest revision was necessary to partly offset higher gas procurement expenses.
Despite the increase, MGL stated that CNG continues to remain more economical than conventional fuels such as petrol and diesel. The company noted that natural gas remains a cleaner fuel option and continues to offer cost advantages for many consumers.
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