CNG prices in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region rose by ₹1 per kg from October 1, taking the rate to ₹89 and marking the fifth increase this year, according to Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL). The latest increase is expected to affect transport costs for commuters and operators across the region.
MGL, Maharashtra’s largest CNG supplier, attributed the increase to higher costs of domestically produced gas and imported Regasified Liquefied Natural Gas (RLNG). “The rising cost of input gas and to ensure the continuity of supply of CNG to our customers, we have decided to increase CNG prices by ₹1 per kg in Mumbai and adjacent areas,” the company said.
CNG is widely used by commercial vehicles in the MMR, including taxis, auto-rickshaws and buses. It is also used by private vehicle owners. The latest increase is likely to affect around 12.93 lakh vehicles across the metropolitan region, potentially raising operating expenses for public transport and app-based as well as independent taxi and auto-rickshaw services.
The increase is the second in the last three months. In September, MGL raised the price by ₹2 per kg, taking it from ₹86 to ₹88. In May, the price increased from ₹84 to ₹86. At the beginning of the year, CNG was priced at ₹80.50 per kg, according to the report. The rate has therefore risen to ₹89 per kg after five increases in 2026.
For commuters, the immediate effect will depend on how vehicle operators respond to higher fuel expenses. CNG-powered taxis and auto-rickshaws form an important part of Mumbai’s point-to-point transport network, while buses and commercial fleets rely on the fuel to manage daily operating costs. Any increase in these costs can feed into fares or place additional pressure on operators, although the supplied report does not state that a fare revision has been announced.
The increase comes amid an ongoing crisis in West Asia, which MGL cited alongside input-cost pressures in its explanation. The company said the price revision was intended to ensure continuity of CNG supply to customers. No disruption to supply was reported in the material supplied.
MGL operates across Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Latur and Dharashiv in Maharashtra, as well as Chitradurga and Davangere. It supplies CNG to more than 1.3 million vehicles through a network of over 500 CNG stations and has connected around 3.2 million households to piped natural gas.
The revised price of ₹89 per kg is effective in Mumbai and adjacent areas from October 1. The next significant development for commuters and vehicle operators will be whether higher fuel costs lead to fare requests or other operational changes across the region’s transport services.
