CNG Prices Hiked Again in Delhi, Third Revision in 10 Days as Fuel Costs Continue to Climb

New Delhi, May 2026: The retail price of compressed natural gas (CNG) was increased once again in the national capital on Saturday, marking the third revision in just 10 days amid continued pressure on fuel prices across India.

According to Indraprastha Gas Limited, the price of CNG in Delhi has been raised by ₹1 per kilogram, taking the new rate to ₹81.09 per kg from the earlier ₹80.09 per kg.

The latest revision follows two earlier hikes in May — a ₹2 per kg increase on May 15 and another ₹1 per kg increase on May 17 — reflecting a steady upward trend in city gas prices over a short period.

In neighbouring regions, CNG prices have also been increased. In Noida, Greater Noida, and Ghaziabad, the revised rate now stands at ₹89.70 per kg, while in Gurugram it has climbed to ₹86.12 per kg.

The repeated hikes are expected to directly affect daily commuters, taxi and auto-rickshaw operators, and logistics services that rely heavily on CNG-powered vehicles. Transport associations have expressed concern that the rising fuel costs will eventually lead to higher fares and increased household expenses.

Alongside CNG, petrol and diesel prices were also raised on Saturday by state-owned oil marketing companies, marking the third increase in about 10 days. Petrol prices were increased by ₹0.87 per litre, while diesel saw a hike of ₹0.91 per litre.

In Delhi, petrol prices rose from ₹98.64 to ₹99.51 per litre, while diesel increased from ₹91.58 to ₹92.49 per litre. The uniform revision has been implemented across multiple cities, reflecting a broader nationwide adjustment in fuel rates.

In Kolkata, petrol has reached ₹110.64 per litre and diesel ₹97.02 per litre. In Mumbai, petrol is now priced at ₹108.49 per litre, while diesel stands at ₹95.02 per litre.

The latest round of increases comes amid sustained pressure from rising global crude oil prices, driven by geopolitical tensions in West Asia, which continue to disrupt international energy markets and affect import costs.

Responding to concerns over rising fuel prices, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju earlier stated that India has managed to limit the impact of global crude price volatility on domestic consumers, despite external market pressures.

However, with multiple hikes in a short span, concerns persist over the cumulative impact on inflation, transportation costs, and overall household budgets, particularly in urban centres heavily dependent on fuel-driven mobility.