CNG prices hiked second time in 48 hours in Delhi amid increased input cost pressures
CNG prices in Delhi have been increased for the second time in 48 hours, with a hike of ₹1 per kilogram. This follows a previous increase of ₹2 on May 15, 2026, bringing the total price to ₹80.09 per kilogram. The price adjustments are aimed at offsetting rising input costs, while CNG still remains a cost-effective option compared to other fuels.
- ▪CNG prices in Delhi increased by ₹1 per kilogram on May 17, 2026.
- ▪This is the second price hike in 48 hours, following a ₹2 increase on May 15, 2026.
- ▪Indraprastha Gas Ltd stated that the hike is to offset increased input gas costs and a stronger USD.
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For the second time in 48 hours national capital Delhi along with several other cities in Northern India woke up to an increased price of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) with the price of the retail auto fuel hiked ₹1 for every kilogram starting on Sunday (May 17, 2026).Petrol and diesel prices hike updatesCNG is now priced from at ₹80.09 per kilogram in the NCT of Delhi with the latest hike. Previously, on Friday (May 15, 2026) CNG prices were hiked by ₹2. Petrol, diesel prices hiked by ₹3 across all variantsIn a statement issued Sunday (May 17, 2026), North India’s largest CNG distributor, Indraprastha Gas Ltd (IGL) explained the latest hike seeks to marginally offset the impact of the increase in input gas cost.“The revision in retail prices of CNG has been effected only to marginally…
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