{
  "id": 17461908,
  "title": "Mumbai CNG Price Hike: Rates Reach ₹90 Per Kg After Latest ₹1 Increase, Auto And Taxi Operators Warn Of Fare Pressure",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/mumbai-cng-price-hike-rates-reach-90-per-kg-after-latest-1-increase",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-31T19:34:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/mumbai-cng-price-hike-rates-reach-90-per-kg-after-latest-1-increase-auto-and-taxi-operators-warn-of-fare-pressure"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai's CNG prices have surged by ₹8 per kilogram since April, with the most recent ₹1 per kilogram increase taking effect on October 31 at midnight. This series of price adjustments has placed additional strain on autorickshaw and taxi operators, potentially leading to fare hikes if fuel costs persist in rising. Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) cited escalating international gas prices, particularly regasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG) prices, which are influenced by global gas indices, as the reason for the latest hike. The price of CNG in Mumbai and surrounding regions is now at ₹90 per kilogram, marking the fifth increase this year. The price was raised by ₹1 per kilogram on April 12, May 14, May 30, September 1, October 1, and finally on October 31. Thampi Kurien, president of an auto-rickshaw union, highlighted that the latest increase has added around 16 paise to operating costs, up from an earlier estimate of 66 paise per kilometer. He estimated that the fare impact could be around ₹4 with the rise in CNG prices. Should CNG prices increase further and operating costs rise by 25 percent, the union may consider revising fares within six months, contingent on certain conditions. This ongoing increase significantly impacts commuters as CNG is extensively utilized by autorickshaws, taxis, and other commercial vehicles in Mumbai and its adjoining areas. For insights into exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai and the surrounding regions, visit https://budgetproperties.in/.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: CNG prices in Mumbai have increased by ₹8 per kg since April, with the latest ₹1 per kg hike coming into effect from midnight on October 31. The repeated price revisions have increased the operating burden on autorickshaw and taxi operators and could put pressure on fares if fuel costs continue to rise. Mahanagar Gas Cites Rising International Gas Prices Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL)…",
  "key_points": [
    "Mumbai CNG prices increased by ₹1 per kilogram on October 31",
    "Latest hike brings CNG rates to ₹90 per kilogram",
    "Auto and taxi operators warn of fare pressure and fare hikes"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}