Delhi CNG price raised by ₹1 per kg, second hike in 48 hours
CNG prices in Delhi have been increased by ₹1 per kg, marking the second hike within 48 hours. The revised price is now ₹80.09 per kg, following a previous increase of ₹2 per kg two days earlier. The hikes come amid a call by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for fuel conservation due to the ongoing West Asia crisis.
- ▪CNG prices in Delhi rose by ₹1 per kg on May 17, 2026, bringing the total increase to ₹3 over three days.
- ▪The updated CNG price in Delhi is ₹80.09 per kg, effective from 6 am on May 17.
- ▪This marks the second consecutive price hike, with a ₹2 per kg increase having occurred on May 15.
- ▪Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) updated the revised rates on its website.
- ▪Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently urged citizens to conserve fuel amid the West Asia crisis.
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Delhi CNG price raised by ₹1 per kg, second hike in 48 hoursWith the latest revision, CNG will now cost ₹80.09 per kg, up from ₹79.09 per kg in Delhi.Updated on: May 17, 2026 9:18 AM ISTBy Priyanshu PriyaShare viaCopy link Compressed natural gas (CNG) prices in Delhi were hiked by ₹1 per kg on Sunday, marking the second increase in two days. The latest increase comes days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to people to conserve fuel amid the ongoing West Asia crisis, following which CNG prices were raised by ₹2 per kg on Friday.CNG gets costlier in Delhi as prices rise for second straight time (HT Photo)With the latest revision, CNG will now cost ₹80.09 per kg, up from ₹79.09 per kg.
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