Mumbai: CNG, PNG Price Hikes, Know the latest rates
CNG and PNG prices hiked in Mumbai. Read more to know the prices in different states.
In Mumbai, Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) has increased the price of compressed natural gas (CNG) by Rs 2 per kg and piped natural gas (PNG) by Rs 1.50 per standard cubic metre of gas (SCM) from Friday (December 17) midnight. After the price revision, the rate of CNG is now standing at Rs 63.50 per kg while piped gas will now be costing Rs 38 per unit, reported Times of India.
The Report
As per the report, this is the fourth time in the last three months that the prices of CNG have been hiked. Also, the CNG rate in the Mumbai metropolitan region has been increased by around Rs 16 in 11 months this year. The hike has put a huge burden on more than 8 lakh consumers. This includes over 3 lakh private car users besides those in public transport like auto-rickshaw, taxi and buses.
The report also said that after the price hike in CNG, the Kaali-Peeli taxi and autorickshaw unions are now demanding a hike of Rs 5 and Rs 2, respectively, in minimum fares.
In the first week of December, Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) had increased the prices of the CNG in Delhi, Haryana, and Rajasthan. With the hike in the gas price, the retail cost per Kg of CNG in the NCT of Delhi stood at Rs 53.04.
CNG Rates in different cities
Delhi - Rs 53.04 per kg
Mumbai - Rs 63.50 per kg
Kolkata - Rs 35.71 per kg
Chennai - Rs 35.44 per kg
Bangalore - Rs 55.00 per kg
Gurugram - Rs 61.10 per kg
Ajmer - Rs 67.31 per kg
