Mumbai CNG Price Hike: Mahanagar Gas Raises Rates in MMR Region, Check Latest Prices
Mahanagar Gas Limited has raised CNG prices across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region by INR 2 per kg, taking the retail rate to INR 84 per kg from May 14. The company cited geopolitical disruptions, rising crude oil prices and rupee depreciation for the increase. Auto unions have demanded fare revisions as higher fuel costs are expected to impact transport operators and commuters.
Commuters and public transport operators across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region are set to face higher travel costs after Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) increased compressed natural gas (CNG) prices by INR 2 per kg, citing rising fuel procurement costs linked to global energy market disruptions.
The revised CNG price came into effect from 12 am on May 14, raising the retail rate from INR 82 per kg to INR 84 per kg across Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai and nearby MMR areas. “Starting midnight tonight, the price of CNG will increase by INR 2 per kg, bringing the revised rate to INR 84 per kg in and around the city,” an MGL official said on Wednesday evening, May 13. Petrol, Diesel Price Hike in India is Likely if West Asia War Continues, Says RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra.
Mumbai CNG Price Hike: MGL Cites West Asia Crisis and Rising Costs
In a statement, MGL attributed the hike to geopolitical tensions affecting global energy supply chains and increasing dependence on expensive fuel sources. “Due to geopolitical disruptions affecting the global energy supply chain, coupled with increased dependence on expensive gas sources, rising crude oil prices, and rupee depreciation overall, gas procurement costs have risen significantly,” the company said.
The latest increase comes amid continued volatility in global energy markets following escalating tensions in West Asia linked to the Iran conflict. The disruptions have contributed to higher crude oil prices and rising energy import costs globally. Petrol, Diesel Prices Today: Will Fuel Rates Rise Soon? OMC Losses Cross INR 1 Lakh Crore As Crude Oil Surges Above USD 104.
Impact on Mumbai’s Transport Sector
The increase is expected to immediately affect Mumbai’s transport ecosystem, which has steadily shifted toward CNG as a cleaner and relatively cheaper fuel alternative. According to MGL, around 1.28 million vehicles in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region currently run on CNG. This includes nearly 470,000 autorickshaws, more than 160,000 taxis and over 500,000 private cars.
For autorickshaw drivers, the increase is expected to raise operational expenses further. “This shift pushes the estimated per-kilometre running cost to over INR 18.3,” an auto union leader said. Transport sector officials indicated that discussions on revising autorickshaw and taxi fares could begin soon following the latest fuel price revision.
The increase is also expected to affect public transport services, including thousands of buses operated by Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) and state transport corporations.
CNG Still Cheaper Than Petrol, Diesel: MGL
Despite the hike, MGL maintained that CNG remains the most economical fuel option for many vehicle owners. “Despite the new rate of INR 84 per kg, CNG still offers 44% savings compared to petrol and 7% savings over diesel at current market levels,” the MGL official said.
The price increase also comes shortly after Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged citizens to voluntarily reduce fuel consumption and conserve foreign exchange reserves as global energy pressures continue to rise.
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