CNG price hike: Delhi-NCR rates up ₹3.89/kg from today, IGL cites LNG costs
Synopsis
IGL's ₹3.89/kg CNG hike — the third significant increase in months — pushes Delhi rates to ₹86.98/kg and Noida-Ghaziabad to ₹95.59/kg, squeezing auto, taxi, and cab operators who bet on CNG as the affordable, cleaner fuel. With global LNG prices still elevated, the cost relief that once made CNG attractive is rapidly shrinking.
Key Takeaways
IGL raised CNG prices by ₹3.89 per kg across Delhi-NCR , effective 6 am, 29 August .
Delhi CNG rate rises from ₹83.09 to ₹86.98 per kg .
Noida and Ghaziabad rates now at ₹95.59 per kg ; Gurugram at ₹92.01 per kg .
IGL cited 'significantly high' international LNG prices as the primary driver.
The hike follows a ₹2 per kg increase in May 2026 and a ₹1 per kg rise days earlier on 26 May .
Auto-rickshaws, taxis, app-based cabs, and private CNG car owners are all affected.
Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) raised compressed natural gas (CNG) prices by ₹3.89 per kg across Delhi-NCR, with revised rates taking effect from 6 am on Saturday, 29 August. The hike directly impacts millions of motorists, auto-rickshaw operators, app-based cab drivers, and commercial fleet owners across the National Capital Region.
New CNG Rates Across Delhi-NCR
In Delhi, CNG now costs ₹86.98 per kg, up from ₹83.09 per kg. Motorists in Noida and Ghaziabad will pay ₹95.59 per kg, while the revised rate in Gurugram has been fixed at ₹92.01 per kg. The new prices apply simultaneously across all IGL-served cities in the region.
Why IGL Raised Prices
IGL attributed the hike to persistently elevated international liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices, which the company said remain 'significantly high.' According to IGL, the ₹3.89 per kg revision was necessary to partially offset rising input gas costs while maintaining a reliable supply to consumers. The company did not indicate when prices might stabilise.
A Pattern of Repeated Increases
This is not an isolated revision. In May 2026, IGL had raised CNG prices by ₹2 per kg in Delhi, which itself followed a ₹1 per kg increase announced just days earlier on 26 May. The latest hike continues an upward trajectory that has compounded pressure on transport operators over several months. Notably, CNG had been positioned as a cost-effective, cleaner alternative to petrol and diesel — a narrative that repeated price increases are steadily eroding.
Impact on Commuters and Commercial Transport
Auto-rickshaws, taxis, and app-based cab services operating on CNG will face higher operating costs, raising the prospect of fare revisions in the coming weeks. Private car owners who switched to CNG for fuel economy will also see their savings narrow. Transport operator associations in the NCR have previously flagged concerns about the frequency of revisions, and the latest hike is expected to renew those calls for regulatory intervention or government relief.
What to Watch
With global LNG markets remaining volatile, further price adjustments cannot be ruled out. Industry observers will watch whether state governments in the NCR respond with any subsidy or fare-revision framework for public transport operators. IGL has not announced any timeline for the next review.
Point of View
Greener alternative — but at ₹86.98/kg in Delhi and nearly ₹95.59/kg in Noida, that proposition is weakening. The real policy gap is the absence of any structured relief mechanism for commercial operators, particularly auto and taxi drivers who have no margin to absorb repeated input cost shocks. If the Centre or state governments do not step in with either a subsidy framework or a fare revision process, the burden will land — as it always does — on the last-mile commuter.
NationPress
29 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the new CNG price in Delhi after the latest hike?
CNG in Delhi now costs ₹86.98 per kg, up from ₹83.09 per kg, following a ₹3.89 per kg increase by Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) effective 29 August. The revised rates came into force at 6 am on Saturday.
What are the new CNG rates in Noida, Ghaziabad, and Gurugram?
CNG in Noida and Ghaziabad is now priced at ₹95.59 per kg, while Gurugram's new rate stands at ₹92.01 per kg. All revised rates took effect simultaneously from 6 am on 29 August.
Why did IGL hike CNG prices?
IGL said international LNG prices remain 'significantly high' and that rising input costs needed to be partially offset to ensure continued and reliable CNG supply. The company described the ₹3.89 per kg hike as a necessary adjustment rather than a discretionary one.
Who is most affected by the CNG price hike in Delhi-NCR?
Auto-rickshaw operators, taxi drivers, app-based cab services, and commercial fleet owners face the sharpest impact, as CNG is their primary fuel. Private car owners who use CNG will also pay more per fill-up.
How many times has IGL raised CNG prices recently?
IGL has raised CNG prices at least three times in a short span — a ₹1 per kg hike on 26 May 2026, followed by a ₹2 per kg increase in May 2026, and now a ₹3.89 per kg revision on 29 August 2026. The cumulative increases have significantly eroded CNG's cost advantage over petrol and diesel.
