Delhi-NCR CNG prices increase from August 29
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) has become costlier across Delhi-NCR after Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) increased its retail price by ₹3.89 per kilogram. The revised rates came into effect from 6:00 AM on August 29, 2026.
In Delhi, the price of CNG has moved up from ₹83.09 per kg to ₹86.98 per kg. The increase raises the fuel cost for private motorists as well as commercial users such as auto-rickshaw drivers, taxi operators and other CNG-dependent fleets.
New CNG rates in Delhi-NCR
IGL has revised prices across the geographical areas supplied by the company. The latest rates reported for key NCR markets are:
- Delhi: ₹86.98 per kg
- Noida and Ghaziabad: ₹95.59 per kg
- Meerut: ₹95.47 per kg
- Gurugram: ₹92.01 per kg
Fuel prices can differ between cities because of differences in local taxes and the cost structure applicable in each market.
Why has CNG become more expensive?
IGL has attributed the latest revision to a substantial increase in its input gas costs. According to the company, a significant portion of the gas used for the CNG segment is sourced through imported liquefied natural gas (LNG).
IGL said international LNG prices have remained elevated following renewed escalation of the West Asia crisis since July. At the same time, CNG consumption has increased alongside economic activity and rising consumer demand.
The combination of higher international gas prices and stronger domestic demand has increased the cost of supplying CNG, prompting IGL to revise retail prices.
What IGL said about the price revision
IGL has said that the latest adjustment is intended to partly offset the higher cost of input gas. The company also maintained that even after the increase, CNG remains among the more economical fuel options available to consumers in Delhi.
The statement indicates that the company has not passed the entire increase in input costs through to customers, describing the latest revision as a calibrated adjustment.
Impact on CNG car owners and commercial drivers
The immediate effect of the price hike is an increase in the running cost of CNG-powered vehicles. Private car owners will pay more for each kilogram of fuel purchased, while the impact can be more significant for drivers and businesses that consume larger volumes of CNG every day.
Auto-rickshaws, taxis, app-based cab operators, goods carriers and commercial fleets are particularly exposed because fuel is a recurring operating expense. The higher CNG price could therefore put additional pressure on daily operating margins.
Could transport fares increase?
A higher fuel cost can increase the operating expenses of passenger and freight transport businesses. Whether this translates into higher fares will depend on individual operators, local transport authorities, market competition and how much of the additional expense businesses choose or are able to pass on to customers.
The CNG increase therefore does not automatically mean that taxi, auto or freight rates will rise by a specific amount, but it does increase the underlying cost of operating CNG-powered vehicles.
Delhi CNG price: what consumers should know
Consumers using CNG vehicles in Delhi-NCR should account for the revised rate from August 29. A vehicle that consumes the same quantity of CNG per month will now require a higher fuel budget because the price per kilogram has increased by ₹3.89.
For example, a vehicle consuming 100 kg of CNG in a month would incur an additional fuel expense of ₹389 compared with the previous Delhi price, before considering any change in consumption.
Why international LNG prices matter for CNG
Although CNG is distributed domestically, the economics of supply can be influenced by international natural-gas markets when imported LNG is used to meet demand. This means global energy-market disruptions can eventually affect domestic gas procurement costs and, in turn, retail prices.
The latest IGL revision is an example of how changes in international energy prices can feed into the operating costs of city-gas distributors and their customers.
Key takeaway
Delhi-NCR CNG prices have increased by ₹3.89 per kg from August 29, 2026. Delhi’s new rate is ₹86.98 per kg, while rates in other IGL markets such as Noida, Ghaziabad, Meerut and Gurugram are also higher. IGL has linked the increase to higher input gas costs, including elevated imported LNG prices, amid renewed pressure in global energy markets.
