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CNG prices jump up to ₹2 per kg in Mumbai and Delhi after petrol diesel surge
Economy
Published on 15 May 2026
Mumbai’s new CNG rate crosses ₹84 per kg
CNG prices have risen by ₹2 per kg in multiple regions, including Mumbai and Delhi, shortly after Oil Marketing Companies increased petrol and diesel rates. In Mumbai Metropolitan Region, the retail price has moved to ₹84 per kg, while Delhi’s rate has climbed to ₹79.09 per kg. The move is linked to higher global crude oil costs and disruptions around the Strait of Hormuz, forcing shipping reroutes and raising concerns about future fuel supplies despite enhanced naval surveillance.
- CNG prices increased by ₹2 per kg in several regions
- Mumbai Metropolitan Region CNG rate now stands at ₹84 per kg
- Delhi CNG price rose from ₹77.09 to ₹79.09 per kg
- Petrol and diesel were hiked by OMCs shortly before CNG adjustments
- Global crude oil rises and Strait of Hormuz disruptions are blamed
- India is boosting naval surveillance to protect energy supply routes
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