Mahanagar Gas Limited raised the prices of domestic piped natural gas and compressed natural gas for consumers in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region [1].
These adjustments impact thousands of households and vehicle owners in the region, adding to the cost of living as fuel expenses rise. The price hikes follow a trend of increasing energy costs across several fuel types in the city.
The company increased the price of domestic piped natural gas (PNG) by 50 paise per unit, bringing the cost to ₹52 per unit [2]. This marks a second price jump for the city within a 15-day window [1].
Simultaneously, the cost of compressed natural gas (CNG) rose by ₹2 per kg [1]. The new rate for CNG is ₹86 per kg [1]. These changes are designed to offset rising fuel costs and higher crude-oil prices that have affected the company's operational expenses [1], [3].
The volatility in the energy market has extended beyond natural gas. Reports indicate that petrol and diesel prices also increased by ₹3 per litre [3].
While some reports suggested PNG prices would remain unchanged until June 1, other data confirms the immediate increase to ₹52 per unit [2], [3]. The discrepancy highlights the rapid nature of these tariff revisions in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region and neighboring areas [1].
“Domestic PNG price increased by 50 paise per unit to ₹52 per unit”
The frequent price revisions by Mahanagar Gas Limited reflect the direct impact of global crude oil volatility on local urban energy markets. Because PNG and CNG are primary alternatives to petrol and diesel, these hikes reduce the cost-saving incentive for consumers switching to cleaner fuels and increase the operational overhead for commercial transport within Mumbai.
