Price rise aimed at offsetting rising input gas costs
Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) has increased the retail price of compressed natural gas (CNG) by Rs 3.89 per kg across the Delhi-NCR region, the company announced late on Friday. The revision, which took effect from Saturday, August 29, sets the CNG price in Noida and Ghaziabad at ₹95.59 per kg, while Delhi's rate is now ₹86.98 per kg.
“With international LNG prices remaining elevated and the cost impact becoming increasingly significant, a calibrated revision of Rs 3.89 per kg has now become necessary to partially offset the increase in input gas cost,” IGL said.
IGL said the move responds to a sustained rise in the cost of imported liquefied natural gas (LNG). The company described the revision as a measured step to recover a portion of the higher input cost rather than a full pass-through.
Regional rates and local impact
The adjusted prices across selected NCR and nearby cities are as follows:
| City | CNG price (per kg) |
|---|---|
| Delhi | ₹86.98 |
| Noida / Ghaziabad / Greater Noida | ₹95.59 |
| Gurugram | ₹92.01 |
| Hapur | ₹96.59 |
IGL noted that CNG tariffs differ across states chiefly because of variations in value-added tax structures, similar to what is seen with petrol and diesel pricing. The company also said this is the fifth increase in CNG prices in 2026; an earlier round of increases in May totalled around Rs 6 per kg implemented in four phases over 10 days.
Who will feel the pinch in Noida
The immediate consequences in Noida are likely to be felt by commuters and commercial operators who depend on CNG. Autorickshaws, many app-based taxis and a large share of goods carriers in the National Capital Region run on CNG. Transport operators and drivers may seek fare adjustments to compensate for higher fuel bills, while goods transport and last-mile logistics costs could rise marginally.
- Retail customers who fill personal CNG vehicles in Noida will pay ₹95.59/kg.
- Commercial operators using large volumes of CNG face a direct increase in operating costs.
- Fare revisions by autorickshaw unions and taxi aggregators are likely to be discussed locally in the coming days.
Sectoral impacts may unfold differently: passenger fares are sensitive to local regulation and market competition, while freight operators often negotiate price recoveries via contracts. In a densely populated urban district such as Gautam Buddh Nagar, where many small traders and delivery services rely on short-range CNG vehicles, higher fuel prices can nudge up operating costs across several micro and small enterprises.
Broader context
IGL attributed the hike to an increase in international LNG prices, a factor that has influenced previous adjustments this year. The company did not specify the quantum of the input-cost shortfall being recovered through this revision, but characterised the Rs 3.89 per kg change as a calibrated measure.
Energy price shifts abroad have repeatedly prompted revisions to domestic city-gas tariffs in 2026. Policymakers and regulators typically balance such cost pressures with concerns over inflation and urban mobility. For Noida residents, the latest increase will be another variable in household and business budgets, especially for those for whom day-to-day travel and small-scale logistics are essential.
IGL’s announcement leaves open the timing and scale of any future revisions; the company’s reference to international LNG trends suggests further adjustments could follow if global prices remain elevated.
Local transport unions, cab operators and small business associations in Noida are expected to respond in coming days, and consumers will be watching whether fare changes materialise after the company’s decision.
