September 1 Brings 3 Price Rise Shocks: LPG, CNG Prices and Mumbai Auto-Taxi Fares Hiked

September 1 brings a series of price revisions affecting aviation, commercial cooking gas, CNG, PNG and local transport in Mumbai. Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices have risen 5.46%, commercial LPG is costlier by INR 9.50 per 19-kg cylinder, while Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) has raised CNG and domestic PNG prices. Mumbai auto-rickshaw and black-and-yellow taxi fares have also increased from today.

The changes are linked to higher international energy benchmarks, input costs and revised transport tariffs. While domestic LPG and petrol and diesel prices remain unchanged, households using piped gas and commuters relying on autos and taxis in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region will face higher costs from September 1. Mahanagar Gas Hikes CNG by INR 2 and PNG by INR 1 Amid Middle East Tensions.

ATF Price Hike

Aviation turbine fuel prices were increased by INR 6.28 per litre, or 5.46%, to INR 121.28 per litre for domestic airlines, according to state-owned oil firms. The increase follows a INR 5 per litre rise in ATF prices on August 1, PTI reported. The two consecutive increases are expected to add to the financial burden of airlines, for whom ATF can account for up to 40% of operating costs.

ATF prices are revised on the first of every month based on international benchmark prices and foreign exchange rates. Rates vary from state to state depending on local taxes. Mumbai Auto, Taxi Fare Hike Starts Today: New Fares Kick In Across MMR From September 1.

Commercial LPG Prices Rise

Commercial LPG prices have increased from INR 2,738 to INR 2,747.50 per 19-kg cylinder. The price of the 5-kg market-priced cooking gas LPG cylinder, known as 5-kg FTL, has also increased from INR 762 to INR 764. The latest increase follows two consecutive monthly reductions. Rates were cut by INR 192 per 19-kg cylinder on August 1 and by INR 183.50 on July 1.

The reductions followed the West Asia crisis, which had pushed international LPG prices to record highs in June. After the outbreak of the conflict in late February, commercial LPG rates had risen by INR 1,373 per 19-kg cylinder, from INR 1,740.50 in February to INR 3,113.50 in June.

Domestic LPG, Petrol And Diesel Unchanged

The latest commercial LPG increase does not affect domestic LPG used in household kitchens. The price of a domestic LPG cylinder remains unchanged at INR 942 for a 14.2-kg cylinder. Domestic LPG prices were last increased by INR 29 per cylinder on June 7.

Rates had risen by INR 60 in March after the West Asia crisis caused supply disruptions and a surge in international energy prices. Petrol and diesel prices, which were increased by about INR 7.50 per litre each in May, also remain unchanged.

MGL CNG And PNG Prices Rise

Mahanagar Gas Limited has increased the price of CNG by INR 2 per kg and domestic piped natural gas (PNG) by INR 1 per standard cubic metre (SCM). The revised CNG price in and around Mumbai is INR 88 per kg, PTI reported. The new rates took effect from midnight on September 1, the company said in a statement.

MGL attributed the increase to higher input gas prices linked to international indices amid the ongoing crisis in the Middle East. "In view of the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, which has resulted in a significant increase in input gas prices linked to international indices, MGL has announced a revision in the prices of CNG," the company said.

Why MGL Raised CNG Prices

MGL also pointed to strong demand for CNG as a factor behind the price revision. A substantial share of the gas supplied to the CNG segment comes from imported spot regasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG), which has become more expensive.

MGL said the INR 2 increase in CNG prices will only partly cover the rise in input costs. The company said the move is aimed at ensuring a steady supply of CNG to customers.

Around 13 lakh CNG vehicles across Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Latur and Dharashiv in Maharashtra, as well as Chitradurga and Davangere in Karnataka, rely on MGL's gas distribution network.

Domestic PNG consumers will also face higher bills. MGL has increased the price by Re 1 per SCM, affecting around 30 lakh households. The revision comes days after Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL), which supplies CNG in Delhi-NCR and adjoining areas, raised its CNG price by INR 3.89 per kg to INR 86.98 per kg. IGL also cited higher input costs for the increase.

Crude Oil Prices Rise

Crude oil prices extended gains as fresh hostilities between the US and Iran revived concerns over prolonged disruptions. Brent crude traded around USD 91 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate was above USD 86. WTI surged 2.8% on Monday, August 31, marking its biggest one-day gain in three weeks.

Mumbai Auto And Taxi Fares Increase

Mumbai commuters will have to pay more for black-and-yellow taxis and auto-rickshaws from today, with revised fares coming into effect across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region. The minimum fare for an auto-rickshaw rises by INR 1 to INR 27, while the starting fare for a black-and-yellow taxi increases by INR 2 to INR 33.

Under the new fare structure, auto-rickshaws will charge INR 18.22 per kilometre, compared with the existing INR 17.14. For black-and-yellow taxis, the per-kilometre rate has increased from INR 20.66 to INR 21.90.

For taxis, the revised minimum fare of INR 33 applies to the first 1.5 km, compared with INR 31 previously. The fare revision was cleared by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Transport Authority (MMRTA) at a recent meeting chaired by the Maharashtra transport secretary.

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region has more than 4.5 lakh auto-rickshaws and over 50,000 black-and-yellow taxis, most of which operate on CNG. The latest revision comes 18 months after the previous fare increase. In February 2025, the minimum fares for both autos and taxis were raised by INR 3.

What Gets Costlier From September 1

The September 1 revisions affect multiple areas of daily spending. ATF has increased by 5.46%, potentially raising airline operating costs. Commercial LPG has become more expensive, affecting hotels, restaurants and other establishments.

CNG and domestic PNG prices have also risen in MGL's operating areas, while Mumbai commuters face higher auto-rickshaw and taxi fares. Domestic LPG, petrol and diesel prices, however, remain unchanged. The latest revisions underline the impact of international energy prices and input costs on transportation and household and business expenses, while the Mumbai fare increase reflects the separate revision approved by the MMRTA.

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