CNG Price Hike: Natural Gas Gets Costlier by Rs 3.89 in Delhi-NCR

NEW DELHI — City gas distributor Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) announced a widespread CNG price hike of Rs 3.89 per kilogram across the National Capital Region (NCR). Effective from 6:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 29, 2026, the price adjustment raises retail rates in the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi to Rs 86.98 per kg. The upward revision comes amid sustained pressure from surging international liquefied natural gas (LNG) import costs, directly impacting commuters, taxi aggregators, and commercial fleet operators.

Detailed Breakdown of Revised CNG Prices Across Cities

Retail prices for compressed natural gas vary across state boundaries within the Delhi-NCR zone due to regional Value Added Tax (VAT) structures and local logistics costs.

Following the latest revision, motorists in Noida, Greater Noida, and Ghaziabad will pay Rs 95.59 per kg. In Gurugram, the price has been fixed at Rs 92.01 per kg. Further afield in regional supply networks managed by IGL, prices in Kanpur, Hamirpur, and Fatehpur reached Rs 98.31 per kg, while rates in Muzaffarnagar and Meerut stand at Rs 95.47 per kg.

Driving Factors Behind the CNG Price Hike

The primary driver behind the CNG price hike is the escalating benchmark price of imported spot LNG. Because domestic allocation of natural gas under APM (Administered Price Mechanism) guidelines does not fully cover total city gas distribution demand, distributors rely significantly on imported LNG to maintain continuous supply networks.

Rising international LNG spot tariffs and global geopolitical supply disruptions have increased input costs for domestic distributors. The current revision marks another adjustment this year following a series of price updates designed to pass through raw material cost increments.

Direct Impact on Transport Operators and Consumers

The Rs 3.89 per kg hike is expected to increase daily operational expenses for commercial vehicle operators. Auto-rickshaws, app-based cab services, light commercial freight vehicles, and public bus fleets operating on CNG represent the core transport infrastructure in Delhi-NCR.

• Commercial Transport: Auto-rickshaw and cab unions in Delhi have signaled that higher fuel bills will compress daily profit margins, leading to calls for fare revisions.

• Private Vehicle Owners: Private CNG car owners face higher monthly running costs, narrowing the cost advantage CNG historically maintained over conventional petrol and diesel vehicles.

• Consumer Goods: Increased freight transport costs for commercial pickup vans are expected to exert mild inflationary pressure on everyday logistics and vegetable transport within urban centers.

Official Sources Section

Statements and pricing schedules were formally updated by Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) on August 29, 2026, via regulatory updates and published retail rate schedules.

Quote Section

According to official statements released by Indraprastha Gas Limited:

"With international LNG prices remaining elevated and the cost impact becoming increasingly significant, a calibrated revision of Rs 3.89 per kg has now become necessary to partially offset the increase in input gas cost while ensuring continuous and reliable supply."

Why It Matters

The CNG price hike directly impacts millions of daily commuters and freight transporters across northern India. As urban public transport systems and last-mile delivery fleets rely heavily on compressed natural gas to lower emissions, sustained fuel price adjustments alter operational economics for commercial drivers and increase general commuting costs for city residents.

Key Facts at a Glance

• Price Increase: CNG retail prices hiked by Rs 3.89 per kg across Delhi-NCR starting August 29, 2026.

• New Delhi Rate: CNG now costs Rs 86.98 per kg in the national capital, up from Rs 83.09 per kg.

• NCR Rates: Revised to Rs 95.59 per kg in Noida and Ghaziabad, and Rs 92.01 per kg in Gurugram.

• Primary Cause: Sharp increase in international spot LNG prices and elevated input gas costs.

• Distributor: Revision announced by Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL).

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What is the new CNG price in Delhi after the hike?

The revised price of CNG in Delhi is Rs 86.98 per kg, effective from 6:00 a.m. on August 29, 2026.

How much does CNG cost in Noida, Ghaziabad, and Gurugram?

CNG costs Rs 95.59 per kg in Noida, Greater Noida, and Ghaziabad, while the rate in Gurugram is Rs 92.01 per kg.

Why did IGL increase CNG prices?

Indraprastha Gas Limited raised retail CNG rates to offset high international LNG import costs and rising domestic input gas expenditures.

Does the price increase apply to domestic PNG (piped natural gas)?

The current Rs 3.89 per kg price revision applies specifically to retail CNG for vehicles. Domestic PNG prices remain governed by separate municipal retail schedules.

Source: Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) official price releases, Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas filings.