New Delhi, Aug 2026 : Compressed natural gas (CNG) prices have been increased by Rs 3.89 per kg across Delhi-NCR, with the revised rates coming into effect from 6 a.m. on Saturday. The hike has been announced by Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL), the primary city gas distributor in the National Capital Region.
Following the latest revision, CNG in Delhi will now cost Rs 86.98 per kg, up from the earlier price of Rs 83.09 per kg. The revised rates will also apply in several adjoining areas, including Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad and Gurugram.
In Noida and Ghaziabad, consumers will now have to pay Rs 95.59 per kg for CNG, while the revised price in Gurugram has been fixed at Rs 92.01 per kg.
The increase is expected to raise fuel expenses for motorists and commercial vehicle operators who depend on CNG. Auto-rickshaws, taxis, app-based cab services and other commercial transport operators are likely to be particularly affected as fuel accounts for a significant portion of their operating costs. Private vehicle owners who have opted for CNG will also see their monthly fuel expenditure rise.
The latest revision comes amid a series of CNG price increases announced in recent months. In May 2026, IGL had raised the price of CNG in Delhi by Rs 2 per kg. That increase came shortly after another Rs 1 per kg hike announced from May 26, reflecting continuing pressure on the cost of natural gas.
IGL attributed the latest increase to elevated international liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices. The company said global LNG prices remain “significantly high”, resulting in a sharp increase in input gas costs.
According to the company, the Rs 3.89 per kg increase was necessary to partially offset higher input costs while maintaining the reliable supply of CNG to consumers across the region.
The repeated revisions have raised concerns among transport operators, particularly in Delhi-NCR, where CNG-powered vehicles form a major part of the public and commercial transport system. Operators of taxis, autorickshaws and app-based vehicles could face pressure on their earnings unless higher fuel costs are passed on to passengers through increased fares.
For commuters, the latest hike could eventually translate into higher transportation costs if commercial operators revise their rates to compensate for the increased expenditure.
The development also comes at a time when CNG has traditionally been preferred by many vehicle owners as a relatively economical and cleaner alternative to petrol and diesel. However, successive price increases are narrowing the cost advantage for consumers who have invested in CNG-powered vehicles.
With international gas prices remaining elevated, further changes in domestic CNG prices could depend on movements in input costs and market conditions.
