CNG Price Hike in Maharashtra: Mahanagar Gas Limited has increased the prices of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) by Rs 2 per kg in Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), taking its price to Rs 84 per kg at the retail level from May 14. This new price will be applicable in Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai and surrounding areas of MMR. Earlier the price of CNG was Rs 82 per kg. The new rates have come into effect from midnight on May 14, 2026.

What is the new rate now?

Now the new rate of CNG in Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, Thane and surrounding areas has become Rs 84 per kg, which was earlier Rs 82 per kg. At the same time, the new price of CNG in Pune, Pimpri-Chinchwad, Chakan, Talegaon and Hinjewadi has now become Rs 92.25 per kg.

Why did prices increase suddenly?

According to Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL), the cost has increased due to rising global crude oil prices and importing expensive gas from international markets. The fall in the Indian rupee against the dollar has made gas imports more expensive, so efforts were made to balance it by increasing prices.

impact on general public

This increase is expected to increase the operating expenses for public transport and private vehicle owners using CNG in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. According to MGL, about 12.8 lakh vehicles in MMR run on CNG. These include about 4,70,000 autorickshaws, more than 1,60,000 taxis and more than 5,00,000 private cars.

After the increase, autorickshaw unions demanded change in fares. The unions have demanded an increase of at least Re 1 in the base fare, saying frequent fuel price hikes are hurting drivers’ earnings.

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