Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) issued an official statement confirming that the price of compressed natural gas (CNG) for vehicles in Mumbai and its surrounding suburbs will rise by Rs 2 per kilogram, bringing the new rate to Rs 88 per kg. The adjustment takes effect at midnight on August 31, effectively applying from September 1.
Alongside the CNG hike, MGL also raised the tariff for domestic piped natural gas (PNG) by Rs 1 per kilogram. PNG supplies households with natural gas for cooking and heating, and the modest increase aligns with the broader adjustment in the city’s gas pricing structure.
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MGL, the primary distributor of both CNG and PNG in the Mumbai metropolitan region, said the revision reflects changes in procurement costs and market dynamics. The company did not disclose specific reasons for the price shift, but such adjustments are typically linked to fluctuations in wholesale natural gas prices and regulatory considerations.
The price change is expected to affect daily commuters who rely on CNG‑powered two‑wheelers and four‑wheelers, as well as households that use PNG for cooking. A Rs 2 increase per kilogram translates to an additional cost of roughly Rs 40 to Rs 50 per day for a typical commuter covering 20 km, while the Rs 1 rise in PNG will marginally raise monthly household bills.
MGL has urged consumers to plan accordingly and noted that the new rates will remain in force until any further revision is announced. The company also reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining supply reliability across its network despite the price adjustment.
