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Mahanagar Gas Raises CNG Price by Rs 2/kg, Domestic PNG by Rs 1/SCM in Mumbai

Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) has announced a price increase for CNG and domestic piped natural gas, effective from September 1. CNG prices rose by Rs 2 per kg to Rs 88 per kg in and around Mumbai, while domestic PNG rates increased by Rs 1 per standard cubic meter. The company attributed the hike to rising input gas costs linked to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.

By Tertius News AI Desk 4 distinct · 6 mastheads · 6 articles Version 1 Coverage Aug 31 – Sep 1, 2026 Published 1h ago

Overview

Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) has announced a price revision for compressed natural gas (CNG) and domestic piped natural gas (PNG), effective from September 1. The company has increased CNG prices by Rs 2 per kg and domestic PNG rates by Rs 1 per standard cubic meter (SCM), attributing the move to a rise in input gas costs due to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.

The revised CNG price in and around Mumbai now stands at Rs 88 per kg, with the new rates coming into effect from midnight on August 31, or September 1, according to an official statement from MGL.

Reason for the Hike

In its statement, MGL said, "In view of the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, which has resulted in a significant increase in input gas prices linked to international indices, MGL has announced a revision in the prices of CNG."

The company noted that there is "significant demand" for CNG and that a major portion of the input gas for its CNG segment is being met through imported spot Regasified Liquefied Natural Gas (RLNG), where prices are higher. The increase in international gas prices has forced MGL to source RLNG at higher prices, resulting in a considerable increase in input costs.

MGL stated that the Rs 2 per kg increase will only partially offset the higher input costs, and that the revision is necessary to help maintain a steady and sustained supply of CNG to its customers.

Impact on Consumers

The price revision will have a direct impact on a large number of motorists and commercial vehicle operators dependent on MGL's network. Around 13 lakh CNG vehicles across Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Latur and Dharashiv in Maharashtra, as well as Chitradurga and Davangere in Karnataka, are affected by the increase.

On the domestic PNG front, the same jump in input costs has resulted in a Rs 1 hike per SCM of gas for the 30 lakh domestic consumers in the region.

Context

The announcement comes days after Indraprastha Gas, MGL's peer serving the national capital region and surrounding areas, hiked CNG prices by Rs 3.89 per kg to Rs 86.98 per kg due to a rise in input costs.

How each outlet told it

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The Economic Times

Framing: Announces the price increase amounts for CNG and domestic PNG.

as of Aug 31, 2026, 7:45 PM UTC

Facts Included:

Mahanagar Gas announced a hike in CNG prices by Rs 2 per kg and domestic piped natural gas (PNG) by Rs 1 per standard cubic meter (SCM).
New price of CNG will be Rs 88 per kg in and around Mumbai, effective from midnight on September 1.
The company stated the hike is due to a rise in input costs linked to Middle East tensions.
The company said the price hike will partially offset rising expenses and ensure continued supply.
Around 13 lakh CNG vehicles in Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Latur, Dharashiv, Chitradurga, and Davangere depend on MGL's supply network.
Domestic PNG price increased by Rs 1 per SCM for 30 lakh domestic consumers.

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Moneycontrol

Framing: Announces the rate hike amounts for CNG and domestic PNG.

as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:18 AM UTC

Facts Included:

Mahanagar Gas announced a hike in CNG prices by Rs 2 per kg and domestic piped natural gas (PNG) by Rs 1 per standard cubic meter (SCM) on Monday.
The hike is attributed to a rise in input costs due to Middle East tensions.
New price of CNG will be Rs 88 per kg in and around Mumbai, effective from midnight on September 1.
The statement cited 'ongoing crisis in the Middle East' as the cause for the hike.
A major portion of input gas for the CNG segment is being met through imported spot RLNG where prices are higher.
The price hike will only partially offset the rising cost of input gas.
About 13 lakh CNG vehicles in Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Latur and Dharashiv in Maharashtra and Chitradurga and Davangere in Karnataka depend on MGL's supply network.
Domestic PNG consumers, 30 lakh in number, face a Rs 1 hike per SCM.
The announcement comes days after Indraprastha Gas hiked CNG prices due to rise in input costs.

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Outlook India

Framing: The headline emphasizes the price hike amounts for CNG and PNG and links them to the Middle East crisis.

as of Sep 1, 2026, 4:45 AM UTC

Facts Included:

MGL increased CNG price by ₹2 per kg and domestic PNG by ₹1 per SCM
Revised CNG price in and around Mumbai will be ₹88 per kg, effective from midnight on September 1
MGL attributed the increase to a sharp rise in natural gas prices linked to international benchmarks
MGL cited strong demand for CNG and higher costs of imported spot RLNG
The ₹2 per kg increase would only partially offset the rise in input costs
MGL's network serves around 13 lakh CNG vehicles across Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Latur, Dharashiv, Chitradurga, and Davangere
Domestic PNG consumers will face higher bills, with a ₹1 per SCM increase
The revision will affect around 30 lakh households
Brent crude was trading around $91 a barrel, WTI above $86

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Republic World

Framing: Emphasizes the CNG price hike by MGL in Mumbai and the PNG increase, attributing it to the West Asia crisis. — Informative and neutral

as of Sep 1, 2026, 3:48 AM UTC

Facts Included:

MGL raised CNG prices by Rs 2 per kg and domestic PNG rates by Rs 1 per SCM from September 1.
Revised CNG price in and around Mumbai now stands at Rs 88 per kg.
New rates came into effect from midnight on August 31, or September 1.
MGL attributed the increase to a sharp rise in input gas costs amid the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.
MGL said demand for CNG has increased significantly, while a major portion of gas is sourced through imported spot Regasified Liquefied Natural Gas (RLNG).
MGL said the Rs 2 per kg increase will only partially offset the higher input costs.
Around 13 lakh CNG vehicles across Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Latur and Dharashiv in Maharashtra, as well as Chitradurga and Davangere in Karnataka, depend on MGL's gas distribution network.
MGL has increased the price of domestic PNG by Rs 1 per SCM, affecting around 30 lakh domestic consumers.
IGL also cited higher input costs linked to imported LNG.

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The Hindu Business Line

Framing: The headline emphasizes the price increase and its specific value and effective date. — Factual, neutral

as of Sep 1, 2026, 2:17 AM UTC

Facts Included:

Mahanagar Gas announced a hike in CNG prices by Rs 2 per kg and domestic piped natural gas (PNG) by Rs 1 per standard cubic meter (SCM) citing a rise in input costs due to Middle East tensions.
The new price of CNG will be Rs 88 per kg in and around Mumbai, effective from midnight on September 1.
The statement said: 'In view of the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, which has resulted in a significant increase in input gas prices linked to international indices, MGL has announced a revision in the prices of CNG.'
There is 'significant demand' for CNG and a major portion of input gas for the CNG segment is being met through imported spot RLNG where prices are higher.
MGL said the price hike in CNG will only partially offset the rising cost of input gas and ensure continued and sustained supply.
Some 13 lakh CNG vehicles in Mumbai, Thane, Raigad, Ratnagiri, Latur and Dharashiv in Maharashtra and Chitradurga and Davangere in Karnataka depend on MGL's supply network.
The same jump in input costs resulted in a Rs 1 hike per SCM for 30 lakh domestic PNG consumers.

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Times Now

Framing: Headline emphasizes the price hike of CNG in Mumbai by MGL, specifying the amount and the company.

as of Sep 1, 2026, 3:48 AM UTC

Facts Included:

MGL has raised CNG prices in Mumbai by Rs 2 per kg and domestic PNG rates by Re 1 per SCM, with the revised CNG price set at Rs 88 per kg from September 1.
Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) has announced a hike in the prices of both CNG and domestic PNG in Mumbai.
The price of CNG has been increased by Rs 2 per kg, while domestic PNG will cost Re 1 more per standard cubic metre (SCM).
Following the revision, CNG will now be priced at Rs 88 per kg in Mumbai and adjoining areas.
The new rates will come into effect from midnight on September 1, according to the company.
The hike comes amid a significant increase in the cost of imported liquefied natural gas (LNG) and was effective from August 29.
IGL attributed the increase to elevated international LNG prices, noting that imports account for a substantial share of the gas used for CNG.
The company said the rise in global LNG costs, partly linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, has increased its input expenses, making the latest revision necessary to partly absorb the additional burden.
CNG prices vary across states due to differences in Value Added Tax (VAT) rates, much like petrol and diesel prices.
The latest revision marks the fifth CNG price hike this year.
The previous increase came in May, when IGL raised rates by a total of Rs 6 per kg through four separate revisions over a 10-day period.
The repeated increase in CNG prices has also had an impact on transport and freight costs across Delhi-NCR, where auto-rickshaws, taxis and goods carriers largely depend on CNG.
Meanwhile, the Middle East conflict has entered its sixth month, pushing crude oil prices above $90 per barrel, although they remain below the earlier peak of $126 per barrel recorded during the previous phase of the conflict.

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Claim	Confidence	Status
ClaimMGL raised CNG prices by Rs 2 per kg and domestic PNG rates by Rs 1 per SCM from September 1	ConfidenceHigh	StatusSingle-source via Republic World as of Sep 1, 2026, 3:48 AM UTC
ClaimThe revised CNG price in and around Mumbai is Rs 88 per kg with effect from September 1.	ConfidenceMedium	StatusSingle-source via Republic World as of Sep 1, 2026, 3:48 AM UTC

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4 distinct · 6 mastheads · 6 articles consulted: The Economic Times, Moneycontrol, Outlook India, Republic World, The Hindu Business Line, Times Now 2 claims extracted Version 1 Written 2026-09-01