In a fresh blow to daily commuters and commercial transport operators, the price of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) in the national capital has been hiked by ₹2 per kg. Effective from 6:00 AM on May 26, 2026, the fuel now costs ₹83.09 per kg in Delhi, up from the previous rate of ₹81.09.
This latest adjustment marks the fourth upward revision in CNG prices in less than a fortnight, accumulating a steep domestic fuel price surge amid volatile global energy markets.
Regional Breakdown: Revised CNG Rates in Delhi-NCR and Mumbai
While Delhi updates its retail prices to ₹83.09/kg, surrounding regions in the National Capital Region (NCR) and other major metros have also seen substantial revisions.
- Delhi: ₹83.09 per kg
- Noida, Greater Noida & Ghaziabad: ₹88.70 per kg
- Gurugram: ₹86.12 per kg
- Mumbai: ₹84.00 per kg
Timeline of the Fortnightly Surge
The rapid succession of price updates has caught vehicle owners off guard. Within an 11-day window, state-owned oil marketing companies have steadily passed escalating supply costs down to consumers:
- May 15: Increased by ₹2/kg
- May 18: Increased by ₹1/kg
- May 23: Increased by ₹1/kg
- May 26: Increased by ₹2/kg (Current Revision)
In total, CNG prices in the national capital have jumped by ₹6 per kg in just under two weeks.
Why Are CNG Prices Rising in India?
Industry experts point to a combination of geopolitical tensions and escalating procurement costs as the primary drivers behind this continuous price action:
- Strait of Hormuz Disruptions: The ongoing conflict involving regional powers in West Asia has heightened fears of supply bottlenecks along the Strait of Hormuz—a vital maritime artery for global crude oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments.
- High Import Reliance: India imports nearly 85% to 90% of its overall energy requirements. As international spot LNG prices climb due to geopolitical risk premiums, domestic city gas distributors (CGDs) are forced to adjust retail rates to balance ballooning import bills.
- Simultaneous Fuel Inflation: This development trails a nationwide increase in commercial LPG cylinders (which recently hit ₹3,071.50 for a 19-kg cylinder in Delhi), alongside marginal hikes in petrol and diesel rates over the past week.
Domino Effect on Common Man and Logistics
The cascading impact of the price hike is already visible across public transport and essential commodities.
Auto-rickshaw and taxi unions across Delhi-NCR have expressed strong opposition, noting that their profit margins are shrinking rapidly without an immediate revision in regulated passenger fares. Furthermore, because CNG powers a massive portion of last-mile commercial transport and intra-city logistics, market analysts warn that these consecutive fuel price updates will likely push up the wholesale transportation costs of daily essentials like milk, vegetables, and groceries in the coming weeks.