Delhi-NCR CNG price hike: rates rise by Rs 2 per kg to Rs 83.09, fourth increase since May 15

Compressed natural gas CNG prices rose by Rs 2 per kg in Delhi and nearby cities on Tuesday. The increase was linked to higher input costs. It was the fourth rise in under two weeks. Indraprastha Gas Ltd said CNG now costs Rs 83.09 per kg, up from Rs 81.09.

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The latest revision took the total rise since May 15 to Rs 6 per kg. Prices went up by Rs 2 per kg on May 15. They rose by Re 1 on May 18. Another Re 1 rise followed on May 23. PNG rates for home cooking stayed unchanged.

CNG prices in Delhi-NCR after latest hike

Indraprastha Gas Ltd said CNG in Noida and Ghaziabad now costs Rs 91.70 per kg. In Gurugram, the price was set at Rs 88.12 per kg. In Delhi, PNG stayed at Rs 49.59 per standard cubic metre. The company supplies CNG to vehicles and PNG to homes.

Mumbai did not see a fresh change on Tuesday. The last revision there was on May 14. CNG in Mumbai costs Rs 84 per kg. PNG in Mumbai costs Rs 51.50 per standard cubic metre. These prices are set by city gas firms in their regions.

CNG prices and petrol-diesel rise linked to global costs

The Delhi CNG hike came as state-run fuel sellers began raising retail pump prices. The changes reflected earlier increases in global oil prices. Petrol went up by Rs 7.35 per litre in four instalments. Diesel rose by Rs 7.53 in four instalments. Tax rates also affect final prices.

Rates of petrol, diesel, and CNG differ by state due to VAT levels. Industry sources said gas costs climbed after the Iran war affected energy supply. The government directed available gas supplies towards domestic households. As a result, domestic PNG cooking prices stayed steady, despite market pressures.

CNG prices rise as city gas firms use imported gas

Industry sources said CNG sellers had to partly depend on imported gas. Imported gas costs more than local supplies. This pushed up CNG retail prices. The price moves are expected to raise running costs for private cars. Taxi operators and public transport fleets may also face higher bills.

Even after the latest rise, CNG remained cheaper than petrol and diesel per kilometre. Still, repeated hikes added pressure for people using gas-powered vehicles daily. With PNG for home kitchens unchanged, the key impact stayed on transport users. Further pricing decisions will depend on gas costs and supply.

With inputs from PTI