IGL Hikes CNG Price Again, Delhi-NCR Commuters Face Fresh Fuel Burden

New Delhi, May 2026 : India’s leading city gas distributor Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) on Sunday announced another increase in compressed natural gas (CNG) prices by Re 1 per kg across its distribution network, marking the second hike within just 48 hours and intensifying the financial burden on commuters in the Delhi-NCR region.

With the latest revision, CNG prices in Delhi have crossed the psychological Rs 80-per-kg mark for the first time, now retailing at Rs 80.09 per kg. In Noida and Ghaziabad, the revised rate stands significantly higher at Rs 88.70 per kg, further impacting daily commuters and transport operators.

The fresh hike comes shortly after a previous increase of Rs 2 per kg on May 15, when IGL had raised the price in Delhi to Rs 79.09 per kg. The back-to-back revisions within a short span have led to a sharp escalation in fuel expenses, particularly affecting cab operators, autorickshaw drivers, and private vehicle owners who depend heavily on CNG as a cost-effective fuel option.

The repeated price adjustments are also expected to increase public transport operating costs, with potential ripple effects on passenger fares across the region.

The CNG hike coincides with a broader increase in retail fuel prices announced by the central government on May 15. Petrol prices in the national capital were raised by around Rs 3 per litre, while diesel saw an increase of nearly Rs 3 per litre. Following the revision, petrol in Delhi is now priced at Rs 97.77 per litre, and diesel at Rs 90.67 per litre.

The surge in domestic fuel prices comes amid rising geopolitical tensions in West Asia and ongoing disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy transit route through which nearly one-fifth of the world’s oil and gas trade flows. Supply concerns have pushed international crude oil prices upward, adding pressure on domestic fuel markets.

Responding to concerns over rising fuel costs, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju stated that India has managed to contain the impact of global crude oil volatility better than many other countries. He pointed out that while several nations have seen fuel price hikes ranging from 20 per cent to nearly 100 per cent, India’s petrol and diesel prices have increased by only 3.2 per cent and 3.4 per cent respectively.

Rijiju further noted that even as Brent crude oil prices crossed the $100 per barrel threshold amid global market instability, India’s public sector oil marketing companies absorbed significant financial losses for weeks. This, he said, helped cushion consumers from a sharper inflationary impact.

With fuel prices continuing their upward trend, commuters in Delhi-NCR are expected to face further cost pressures in the coming days, as global and domestic factors continue to influence energy pricing.