{
  "id": 4777072,
  "title": "Double Trouble For Mumbaikars: CNG Price Hiked By ₹2/Kg; Auto & Taxi Fares Raised From Today - Check Details",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/double-trouble-for-mumbaikars-cng-price-hiked-by-2-kg-auto-taxi-fares",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-01T02:53:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/mumbai/double-trouble-for-mumbaikars-cng-price-hiked-by-2kg-auto-taxi-fares-raised-from-today-check-details-mumbai-news"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mumbai residents will face a double blow to their expenses starting Tuesday, September 1, as both CNG and domestic PNG prices rise, along with auto and taxi fares. The Mumbai Gas Limited (MGL) has increased CNG rates by ₹2 per kg, bringing the price to ₹88 per kg from September 1, 2026. Domestic PNG costs have also climbed by ₹1 per SCM due to higher input gas prices caused by international market conditions. These price hikes were attributed to a surge in input gas costs linked to international indices, particularly after the ongoing Middle East crisis. The company said the hike aims to offset higher procurement costs while ensuring a steady supply of natural gas. The increased CNG rates will affect thousands of vehicle owners in Mumbai and its surroundings, including auto-rickshaw drivers, taxi operators, and regular motorists. Additionally, the minimum fares for auto-rickshaws and black-and-yellow taxis have risen from ₹27 to ₹29 and ₹33 to ₹35, respectively. The fare revision was approved by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Transport Authority (MMRTA) and will take effect from September 1. Drivers have three months to recalibrate their electronic fare meters or display the RTO-approved fare table, after which they may face penalties. With these fare increases, Mumbai commuters and transport operators are likely to bear the brunt of the latest twin fare revisions.",
  "summary": "Mumbai: Mumbaikars are set to face a double hit to their daily travel and household expenses from Tuesday, September 1, with CNG and domestic PNG prices increasing and auto-rickshaw and taxi fares also going up across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR). MGL has increased CNG prices by ₹2 per kg across all geographical areas, with the revised Mumbai price at ₹88 per kg from September 1, 2026.…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
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  "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."
}