Mahanagar Gas Limited increased the prices of domestic piped natural gas and compressed natural gas in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region on Saturday [1, 2].
These price adjustments affect residents and commuters across Mumbai, Thane, and Navi Mumbai. Because these fuels are primary energy sources for home cooking and public transport, frequent price hikes directly impact the cost of living for millions of urban dwellers.
The state-run distributor raised the price of domestic piped natural gas (PNG) by 50 paise per unit [1, 3]. Following this increase, the cost of domestic PNG is now ₹52 per unit [1].
Simultaneously, the cost of compressed natural gas (CNG) rose by ₹2 per kilogram [1, 3]. This brings the new rate for CNG to ₹86 per kilogram [1]. Before this Saturday revision, the price of CNG stood at ₹84 per kilogram [2].
This marks the second time in 15 days that prices have jumped for these services [2]. MGL said it adjusted the rates upward as part of a routine price revision [1, 3].
The price changes apply throughout the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, including surrounding areas [1, 2]. The company said it did not provide further specific rationale for the timing of the increase beyond the routine nature of the revision [1, 3].
“Domestic PNG price is now ₹52 per unit”
The frequency of these adjustments—two hikes within a two-week window—suggests a volatile pricing environment for natural gas in the region. For consumers, the cumulative effect of these small incremental increases can lead to higher monthly utility bills and increased operating costs for CNG-powered transport, potentially contributing to broader inflationary pressure in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
