Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay on Monday directed the Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) officials to ensure that the city’s entire daily municipal solid waste is scientifically processed through source segregation, conversion of biodegradable waste into bio-CNG and organic manure. He also directed utilisation of non-biodegradable waste for road construction and as refuse-derived fuel in cement industries.


CM Vijay reviews bio-CNG facility in Chennai's Chetpet area

India's passenger vehicle market posted a strong performance in May, with industry wholesales estimated to have risen more than 25 percent year-on-year.


Maruti Suzuki Sells Record 78,000 CNG Vehicles in May

Petrol cars are universally easier to resell due to wider market demand and lower maintenance. However, factory-fitted CNG vehicles hold strong resale value in metro cities where second-hand buyers want relief from expensive daily fuel costs.


‘Petrol vs CNG’: Which cars are easier to resell?

While CNG cars cost roughly Rs 1,00,000 more upfront, they reduce running costs to Rs 3 per km. High-mileage drivers easily recover this over 40,000 km, but petrol cars remain better value for low-mileage drivers needing boot space and power.


‘Petrol or CNG’: Which car gives better value after years of use?

CNG cuts particulate matter by 90 per cent and CO2 by up to 28 per cent compared to petrol. With running costs around Rs 3 per kilometre, it offers a highly economical and environmentally vital alternative to combat India's severe urban pollution.

'Petrol vs CNG emissions': What’s better for India’s air quality?

Petrol is costlier than CNG due to heavy central excise duties, high state VAT, and expensive crude oil refining processes. The government actively keeps CNG cheaper through tax concessions and domestic gas allocation to promote eco-friendly fuels.


​​Why is petrol costlier than CNG?

Mumbai finally saw relief on Tuesday afternoon after two days of severe disruption in Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) supply. Officials confirmed that gas supply across all fuel stations in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) was fully restored at 3:45 pm, ending a crisis that had impacted lakhs of commuters and public transport services.

CNG supply restored in Mumbai after two days of disruption

Mumbai is grappling with a significant shortage of compressed natural gas (CNG) due to damage to a major pipeline in the Wadala area. This disruption has impacted the operations of taxis, auto-rickshaws, and public transport buses across Mumbai, Navi Mumbai, and Thane, causing long queues and delays at CNG refueling stations.


Mumbai Faces Major CNG Shortage, Taxi and Auto Services Disrupted

Tata Motors, known for its specialisation in cars and SUVs, has unveiled the Nexon iCNG and introduced new variants to the Nexon.ev lineup. These additions include a new 45 kWh battery pack and the premium Red Hot DARK edition.

Tata Motors unveils India’s first vehicle with four powertrain options

CNG or Compressed Natural Gas is becoming a popular option in the Indian auto market for those looking to cut down on fuel costs as well as opting for sustainable mobility options.

Planning to buy a CNG car? Check top 5 options under INR 10 lakh in India

The Indian government approved the recommendations of a gas panel report, on Thursday (April 6) which would fix the cost of natural gas by imposing a cap or ceiling price and help lower the cost of compressed natural gas (CNG) and piped cooking gas prices (PNG) by up to 10 per cent.

Explained | India: CNG, PNG to cost less after revision in domestic gas pricing. Here’s how

In the wake of increased fuel prices, various auto-rickshaw, cab, and taxi unions in the national capital went on strike on Monday, demanding a CNG subsidy and fare revisions.

Rising fuel prices: Auto, taxi, mini bus drivers in Delhi on 2-day strike

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday virtually inaugurated “Gobar-Dhan (Bio-CNG) Plant” in Indore. The 550 tonne-capacity plant has been set up at a cost of Rs 150 crore.

Indian Prime Minister Modi inaugurates Asia's biggest 'gobar-dhan' plant in Indore

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday said that stubble can be converted into compressed natural gas (CNG) and Punjab and Haryana governments should take steps in this regard as it would generate employment and farmers will be paid off.

Punjab, Haryana should take steps to convert stubble into CNG, coal: Kejriwal

Delhi Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday approved the procurement of 1,000 CNG low floor buses by Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC), said Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia.

9,500 buses to ply on Delhi roads by May 2020: Manish Sisodia

The Supreme Court-appointed EPCA on Monday warned that if the air quality in Delhi continues to deteriorate then it would impose a complete ban on the use of non-CNG private as well as commercial vehicles.

Complete ban on use of non-CNG private, commercial vehicles if air quality deteriorates: EPCA

In what could cause inconvenience to the commuters in Delhi, all 400 petrol pumps along with linked CNG dispensing units will remain shut from 6 am on Monday till 5 am on Tuesday in protest against Aam Aadmi Party-led Delhi government`s refusal to reduce Value Added Tax (VAT) on diesel and petrol in the national capital.

Around 400 petrol pumps along with linked CNG dispensing units to remain shut today in Delhi

CNG will cost Rs 41.97 per kg in Delhi with effect from midnight tonight following the price increase, Indraprastha Gas Ltd said in a statement here

CNG price in Delhi hiked by Rs 1.36 a kg

This revision in prices would result in an increase of 90 paise per kg in the consumer price of CNG in Delhi and Re 1 per kg in Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad

CNG, PNG prices to be revised

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