Indraprastha Gas Ltd raised compressed natural gas prices in Delhi-NCR by ₹2 per kilogram on Tuesday [1], [2].
The frequent price adjustments place a mounting financial burden on commuters and commercial transport operators who rely on CNG as a cheaper alternative to petrol and diesel. This volatility reflects the instability of the global energy market and its immediate impact on urban infrastructure in North India.
The latest price hike brings the cost of CNG in Delhi to ₹83.09 per kilogram [1], [3]. This marks the fourth increase in less than two weeks [1]. The price revisions extend across the National Capital Region, including Noida, Greater Noida, and Ghaziabad, where rates previously stood at ₹88.70 per kilogram [3].
Beyond the capital, other regions of North India have seen similar adjustments. In Mumbai, the price of CNG has risen to ₹84 per kilogram following the latest revision [3].
City-gas distributors said the price surges are due to rising global energy costs and increasing financial losses [4], [5]. Specifically, supply chain disruptions caused by the Iran war have contributed to the volatility of gas imports and domestic pricing [4], [5].
These frequent shifts occur as distributors struggle to balance operational costs against the fluctuating cost of raw natural gas. The rapid succession of four hikes in 14 days highlights the sensitivity of the local market to geopolitical tensions in energy-producing regions.
“Fourth increase in less than two weeks”
The rapid succession of price hikes indicates that city-gas distributors are unable to absorb the shock of rising global energy costs. By passing these costs directly to consumers, IGL is reacting to a volatile supply chain exacerbated by geopolitical conflict in Iran. This trend may discourage the shift toward cleaner fuels if the price gap between CNG and traditional fossil fuels continues to narrow.
