Compressed natural gas (CNG) will become costlier in Delhi and several other cities from Saturday, August 29, after Indraprastha Gas Ltd (IGL) announced a price increase of Rs 3.89 per kg.
The hike comes amid a sharp rise in the cost of imported liquefied natural gas (LNG), which accounts for a significant portion of the gas used to supply CNG.
Following the revision, CNG will cost Rs 86.98 per kg in Delhi. Consumers in Noida and Ghaziabad will pay Rs 95.59 per kg, while the revised price in Gurugram will be Rs 92.01 per kg.
IGL said the increase was necessitated by elevated international LNG prices, which have raised the cost of its input gas. Spot LNG prices have risen sharply since the conflict in the Middle East began.
“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,” IGL said.
The revised rates will take effect from August 29, adding to the running costs of CNG-powered cars, taxis, autorickshaws and commercial vehicles across Delhi-NCR.
The latest increase reflects the growing impact of international energy prices on domestic CNG rates, particularly as suppliers rely partly on imported LNG to meet demand.
