Delhi’s CNG price will rise by ₹3.89 per kg from 6 AM on August 29, 2026, after a sharp increase in imported spot liquefied natural gas costs. Indraprastha Gas Limited said the calibrated revision is intended to partially offset higher input costs while maintaining continuity and reliability of CNG supplies.
The increase comes amid a renewed West Asia crisis that has affected LNG cargo movement through the Strait of Hormuz. According to the company’s press note, global LNG prices have nearly doubled since July 2026 compared with the pre-crisis period. Europe is also seeking to raise natural gas storage ahead of the approaching winter season, adding to pressure on international gas markets.
Why the price is changing
IGL said city gas distribution entities have continued to maintain competitive CNG prices despite the rise in imported spot gas costs. A significant portion of the input gas used for the CNG segment is being sourced from imported spot LNG to meet growing demand.
The company linked that demand to a fast-growing Indian economy and rising consumer consumption. It said CNG use is also witnessing a significant increase, resulting in a considerable rise in the cost of gas supplied to the CNG segment.
The higher price will be felt by private car users, auto and taxi operators, public transport users and other price-sensitive sections of society. Related coverage said auto and taxi bodies have demanded fare increases and threatened a strike on September 9.
Delhi prices compared with international benchmarks
IGL said Delhi’s CNG retail price had remained more or less stable during the Hormuz crisis even as international gas benchmarks rose sharply. The company’s comparison covered the period from late February 2026 to August 27, 2026.
| Benchmark | Start level | End level | Change | Period |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi CNG, IGL retail | ₹77.09/kg | ₹83.09/kg | ~7.8% | Late February 2026–27 August 2026 |
| Europe TTF gas benchmark | ~$11.36/MMBTU | ~$23.35/MMBTU | ~105% | Late February 2026–27 August 2026 |
| Asia JKM LNG benchmark | ~$10.99/MMBTU | $23.41/MMBTU | ~113% | Late February 2026–27 August 2026 |
The figures show the difference between the movement in Delhi’s CNG retail price and the increases recorded by the European TTF and Asian JKM LNG benchmarks during the stated period. IGL said the revision was necessary because elevated international LNG prices had made the cost impact increasingly significant.
IGL’s consumer position
Even after the increase takes effect, IGL said Delhi’s CNG retail price will remain among the most economical options for consumers. The company described CNG as a competitive, cleaner and dependable mobility fuel and said it would continue efforts to optimise sourcing costs in the interest of consumers.
IGL operates city gas distribution infrastructure across Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, Hapur, Rewari, Gurugram, Karnal, Kaithal, Fatehpur, Ajmer, Pali, Rajasthan, Hamirpur, Shamli, Muzaffarnagar, Banda, Chitrakoot and Mahoba, as well as parts of Kanpur and Meerut.
The company said its pipeline network extends for more than 30,000 Kms. It meets the fuel requirements of over 2.1 million vehicles running on CNG through a network of over 1000 CNG stations. IGL also said it has connected nearly 3.5 million households in these areas with PNG.
The price revision therefore comes as IGL seeks to balance rising imported gas costs with continued CNG demand and supply reliability. For Delhi’s transport users, the immediate effect will be a higher per-kilogram fuel cost from August 29, while fare-related demands from auto and taxi bodies could create a further impact on local travel costs.
