IGL CNG price revisions in Delhi-NCR

2 entries over 2 days, from 29 August 2026 to 30 August 2026.

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29 August

CNG price hike by IGL

Indraprastha Gas Ltd. (IGL) has increased CNG prices by ₹3.89 per kg.
The new price of CNG in Delhi is ₹86.98 per kg.
The price hike is attributed to elevated international Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) prices.
Global LNG prices have nearly doubled compared to pre-crisis levels.
The surge in input costs is linked to the re-escalation of conflict in West Asia.
This marks the fifth price increase since the onset of the West Asian conflict.
Cumulative price increases in North Indian cities have reached ₹6 per kg across four previous tranches since May 15.

02
30 August

Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) increased CNG prices by ₹3.89 per kg in Delhi-NCR.
New CNG prices: ₹86.98/kg in Delhi, ₹95.59/kg in Noida/Ghaziabad, ₹92.01/kg in Gurugram.
Cumulative CNG price increase in Delhi in the current year is nearly ₹10 per kg.
IGL attributes the price hike to rising global LNG prices caused by the West Asia crisis and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Transport unions demand fare revisions or government subsidies to offset increased operating costs.
Concerns raised regarding the impact of rising transport costs on the prices of essential commodities and food items.
Contractual obligations in commercial transport sectors (schools/companies) limit the ability of operators to pass on cost increases to clients.

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