CNG, PNG Prices In India For October 2026: Check Rates In Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, More Cities

A host of changes have come into effect from October 1, 2026, that will impact our daily expenses. However, the oil marketing companies have kept CNG and PNG prices unchanged for the month in many northern cities despite crude oil prices being elevated, keeping energy crisis and inflationary pressures heightened. This comes after CNG prices were hiked in states like Maharashtra, Bihar and Odisha. Check latest CNG and PNG rates in India.

CNG Prices In India From October 1, 2026

Since there are no revisions in CNG rates for this month, in Delhi and NCR, CNG continues to be available at Rs 86.98 per Kg, which is cheaper than many cities. CNG is priced at Rs 97.50 per Kg each in Chennai, Bharatpur, and Dewas.

Meanwhile, CNG is available at Rs 97 per Kg in Bangalore, at Rs 94 in Sonipat, at Rs 93.50 in Meerut, at Rs 99 in Firozabad, and at Rs 91.54 in Rewari. However, CNG is expensive in Meerut at Rs 100.

| City | CNG Price | Price Change |
| --------- | --------: | -----------: |
| New Delhi | ₹86.98 | 0.00 |
| Chennai | ₹97.50 | 0.00 |
| Bangalore | ₹97.00 | 0.00 |
| Bharatpur | ₹97.50 | 0.00 |
| Dewas | ₹97.50 | 0.00 |
| Firozabad | ₹99.00 | 0.00 |
| Mathura | ₹100.00 | 0.00 |
| Meerut | ₹93.50 | 0.00 |
| Rewari | ₹91.59 | 0.00 |
| Sonipat | ₹94.00 | 0.00 |
| NCR | ₹86.98 | 0.00 |

Among state-wise, CNG price was hiked by Rs 2 to Rs 88 in Maharashtra, but was hiked the most by Rs 7 in Bihar to Rs 93 per Kg. On the contrary, CNG rates were trimmed by Rs 3.75 and Rs 6 in Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal to Rs 95.75 and Rs 93.50 respectively.

| State | Price | Price Change |
| ---------------------------------------- | ------: | -----------: |
| Andhra Pradesh | ₹99.80 | 0.00 |
| Bihar | ₹93.00 | +7.00 |
| Chandigarh | ₹93.80 | 0.00 |
| Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu | ₹99.00 | 0.00 |
| Delhi | ₹86.98 | 0.00 |
| Gujarat | ₹88.76 | 0.00 |
| Haryana | ₹99.70 | 0.00 |
| Himachal Pradesh | ₹100.50 | 0.00 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | ₹105.80 | 0.00 |
| Jharkhand | ₹94.50 | -0.15 |
| Karnataka | ₹97.00 | 0.00 |
| Kerala | ₹99.00 | 0.00 |
| Madhya Pradesh | ₹97.50 | 0.00 |
| Maharashtra | ₹88.00 | +2.00 |
| Odisha | ₹93.50 | +0.24 |
| Pondicherry | ₹79.50 | 0.00 |
| Punjab | ₹91.33 | 0.00 |
| Rajasthan | ₹97.50 | 0.00 |
| Tamil Nadu | ₹97.50 | 0.00 |
| Telangana | ₹112.00 | 0.00 |
| Uttar Pradesh | ₹95.75 | -3.75 |
| Uttarakhand | ₹99.50 | 0.00 |
| West Bengal | ₹93.50 | -6.00 |

The term Compressed Natural Gas or CNG is a kind of fuel which can be used as an alternative in the place of petrol, diesel, gasoline, LPG/propane. The Compressed Natural Gas is made by compressing the natural gas which mainly contains methane to less than 1% of volume. This is considered as the safest fuel as it does not have any negative impact on the environment.

PNG Prices In India From October 1, 2026

PNG which is an alternative to LPG, has remain unchanged for October month. PNG continues to be available at Rs 49.50 per SCM in New Delhi, at Rs 50 in Kolkata, and at Rs 52 each in Chennai and Mumbai.

Meanwhile, PNG is cheapest in Gurgaon at Rs 48.40 per SCM, followed by Rs 49 in Bhubaneswar.

| City | Price | Price Change |
| ------------------ | -----: | -----------: |
| New Delhi | ₹49.59 | 0.00 |
| Kolkata | ₹50.00 | 0.00 |
| Mumbai | ₹52.00 | 0.00 |
| Chennai | ₹52.00 | 0.00 |
| Gurgaon | ₹48.40 | 0.00 |
| Noida | ₹49.46 | 0.00 |
| Bangalore | ₹53.00 | 0.00 |
| Bhubaneswar | ₹49.00 | 0.00 |
| Chandigarh | ₹57.48 | 0.00 |
| Hyderabad | ₹56.00 | 0.00 |
| Jaipur | ₹51.50 | 0.00 |
| Lucknow | ₹56.50 | 0.00 |
| Patna | ₹52.50 | 0.00 |
| Thiruvananthapuram | ₹51.00 | 0.00 |

However, PNG is most expensive in Chandigarh at Rs 57.48 followed by Rs 56.50 in Lucknow and at Rs 56 in Hyderabad. While PNG prices are at Rs 53 in Bangalore, at Rs 52.50 in Patna, at Rs 51.50 in Jaipur and at Rs 51 in Thiruvananthapuram.

PNG (Piped Natural Gas) is derived from natural gas, which primarily consists of methane. It is supplied directly through pipelines and used in households, industries, and commercial setups. Compared to LPG, PNG is less toxic, burns cleaner, and significantly reduces the risk of accidents due to its lighter-than-air property.