Mumbai CNG Price Today: ₹86/kg After ₹2 Hike

Mumbai, May 30, 2026: Good news for your pocket just got delayed. From today, people in Mumbai and nearby areas will have to pay more for CNG and piped cooking gas. Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) has increased CNG prices by ₹2 per kg, taking it to ₹86 per kg. Piped natural gas (PNG) for cooking has also become ₹0.50 more expensive per unit.

What Has Changed?

• CNG Price: ₹86 per kg (earlier ₹84)

• PNG (Piped Cooking Gas): ₹52 per unit (up by 50 paise)

• Areas Affected: Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai, and other parts of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR)

This is the second CNG price increase in May 2026. The first one happened on May 14.

Why Did Prices Go Up?

MGL has blamed rising costs of buying natural gas from global markets. Key reasons include:

• Ongoing tensions in West Asia affecting supply

• Higher international crude oil prices

• Weakness in the Indian rupee

These factors have made it more expensive for the company to procure gas.

Impact on Daily Life

Millions of people use CNG for autorickshaws, taxis, and private cars in Mumbai. This hike will likely increase travel costs. Auto unions may demand higher fares to cover the extra expense. Households using piped gas for cooking will also see a small rise in their monthly bills.

Current Petrol and Diesel Prices in Mumbai (as of May 30):

• Petrol: ₹111.21 per litre

• Diesel: ₹97.83 per litre

Even after these increases, CNG remains much cheaper than petrol and diesel, which is why many vehicles still prefer it.

Government Steps on Fuel Supply

The Central Government is closely watching the situation. It has asked oil companies to keep enough LPG stock for at least 30 days of normal household demand. Public sector oil companies are currently bearing losses of about ₹550 crore per day on petrol, diesel, and LPG to protect common people from the full impact of global price rises.

The government had earlier reduced excise duty on petrol and diesel by ₹10 per litre in March 2026 to control inflation. Indian fuel prices have risen much less compared to many neighbouring countries.

What Should You Do?

• Plan your travel and refuelling wisely

• Consider carpooling or public transport where possible

• Households can monitor their PNG usage to control monthly bills

This price revision reflects the challenges of depending on imported energy in uncertain global times. While it puts pressure on middle-class budgets, experts say CNG still offers good value compared to liquid fuels.