Delhi residents will now have to pay more for compressed natural gas (CNG) as prices were hiked again by Rs 2 per kg on Tuesday (May 26), pushing the rate to Rs 83.09 per kg in the national capital. In total, prices have been raised by Rs 6 in the last 11 days. The latest revision marks the fourth increase in just two weeks, raising concerns over the growing burden on commuters, auto-rickshaw drivers and public transport operators.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/oil-prices-fall-over-5-amid-iran-us-peace-hopes-will-petrol-and-diesel-prices-in-india-come-down-now-1779677748842/amp">Oil prices fall over 5% amid Iran-US peace hopes: Will petrol and diesel prices in India come down now?</a>&nbsp;The CNG price hike also comes just a day after India announced an increase in prices of petrol and diesel by ₹2.61 per litre and ₹2.71 per litre respectively. The hikes are applicable with immediate effect across the country. The repeated hikes come against the backdrop of increase in global crude oil prices as the blockage of Strait of Hormuz continues. India had kept the retail prices of both petrol and diesel largely unchanged for almost four years before the recent revisions earlier this month.&nbsp;<h2>What is the current price of petrol and diesel?</h2>With the latest revision, cumulative increases in petrol and diesel prices this month are almost Rs 7.5 per litre. Petrol prices in major metro cities have risen sharply, with Delhi recording a new rate of Rs 102.12 per litre, Kolkata at Rs 113.51, Mumbai at Rs 111.21 and Chennai at Rs 107.77 per litre. Diesel prices have also increased across the country, with the new rates standing at Rs 95.20 per litre in Delhi, Rs 99.82 in Kolkata, Rs 97.83 in Mumbai and Rs 99.55 per litre in Chennai.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/india-hikes-petrol-diesel-prices-for-fourth-time-in-10-days-check-city-wise-prices-here-1779673713365/amp">India hikes petrol, diesel prices for fourth time in 10 days: CHECK city-wise rates here</a><h2>What Nirmala Sitharaman said about fuel prices?</h2>Just a day ago, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that reducing excise duties on petrol and diesel would lead to a revenue loss of around Rs 1 lakh crore. She urged the people of the country to focus on the “three Fs,” fuel, fertiliser and forex, and stressed the need to give confidence to people and that “India cannot afford fear mongering.” Sitharaman also underlined that India’s economy remains resilient despite global uncertainty.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/india-fuel-price-shock-how-much-does-fuel-cost-in-your-city-1779719491657/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/india-fuel-price-shock-how-much-does-fuel-cost-in-your-city-1779719491657/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

CNG prices in Delhi have been increased by Rs 2 per kg once again, taking the rate to Rs 83.09 per kg. This marks the fourth hike in recent weeks, adding pressure on commuters, auto drivers and transport operators amid rising fuel costs in the national capital.

Delhi residents will now have to pay more for compressed natural gas (CNG) as prices were hiked again by Rs 2 per kg on Tuesday (May 26), pushing the rate to Rs 83.09 per kg in the national capital. In total, prices have been raised by Rs 6 in the last 11 days. The latest revision marks the fourth increase in just two weeks, raising concerns over the growing burden on commuters, auto-rickshaw drivers and public transport operators. Also Read: Oil prices fall over 5% amid Iran-US peace hopes: Will petrol and diesel prices in India come down now? The CNG price hike also comes just a day after India announced an increase in prices of petrol and diesel by ₹2.61 per litre and ₹2.71 per litre respectively. The hikes are applicable with immediate effect across the country. The repeated hikes come against the backdrop of increase in global crude oil prices as the blockage of Strait of Hormuz continues. India had kept the retail prices of both petrol and diesel largely unchanged for almost four years before the recent revisions earlier this month. What is the current price of petrol and diesel? With the latest revision, cumulative increases in petrol and diesel prices this month are almost Rs 7.5 per litre. Petrol prices in major metro cities have risen sharply, with Delhi recording a new rate of Rs 102.12 per litre, Kolkata at Rs 113.51, Mumbai at Rs 111.21 and Chennai at Rs 107.77 per litre. Diesel prices have also increased across the country, with the new rates standing at Rs 95.20 per litre in Delhi, Rs 99.82 in Kolkata, Rs 97.83 in Mumbai and Rs 99.55 per litre in Chennai. Also Read: India hikes petrol, diesel prices for fourth time in 10 days: CHECK city-wise rates here What Nirmala Sitharaman said about fuel prices? Just a day ago, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said that reducing excise duties on petrol and diesel would lead to a revenue loss of around Rs 1 lakh crore. She urged the people of the country to focus on the “three Fs,” fuel, fertiliser and forex, and stressed the need to give confidence to people and that “India cannot afford fear mongering.” Sitharaman also underlined that India’s economy remains resilient despite global uncertainty. https://www.wionews.com/videos/india-fuel-price-shock-how-much-does-fuel-cost-in-your-city-1779719491657/embed

CNG prices in Delhi have been increased by Rs 2 per kg once again, taking the rate to Rs 83.09 per kg. This marks the fourth hike in recent weeks, adding pressure on commuters, auto drivers and transport operators amid rising fuel costs in the national capital

CNG prices hiked once again: Here's how much you'll have to pay now

Compact Natural Gas (CNG) prices were hiked again on Sunday (May 17) by Re 1 per kg by Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL). The increase is second in a row in close to 48 hours.The latest hike will lead to CNG costing Rs 80.09 per kg in Delhi and Rs 88.70 per kg in Noida and Ghaziabad.&nbsp;“The retail selling price of CNG has been increased by Rs 1/kg wef 6 am on 17.05.2026 in all GAs of IGL. The revision in retail prices of CNG has been effected only to marginally offset the impact of increase in input gas cost along with steep appreciation of USD. Even after revision, CNG would still offer upto 45% savings towards the running cost when compared to vehicles running on alternate fuel at the current level of prices,” wrote IGL on X after increasing the rate.&nbsp;ALSO READ: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/massive-fire-breaks-out-in-delhi-bound-rajdhani-express-passengers-evacuated-safely-1778989765806">Massive fire breaks out in Delhi-Bound Rajdhani Express, passengers evacuated safely</a>&nbsp;Just two days back, on May 15 CNG prices were raised by Rs 2 per kg, taking the cumulative increase in CNG rates to Rs 3 per kg.&nbsp;The May 15 hike in CNG came along with increase in petrol and diesel rates by Rs 3 per litre for the first time in more than four years. The prices were hiked due to soaring international crude oil prices amid the ongoing US-Iran war, said Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday.&nbsp;The West Asia crisis, particularly the US-Israel and Iran conflict that began on February 28 this year and subsequently caused the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz &nbsp;have disrupted global crude oil supplies leading to rise in its prices.<h2>“India has limited the increase of petrol, diesel price”</h2>&nbsp;After petrol, diesel and CNG prices were hiked on Friday (May 15), Rijuji took to X to write, "As the world battled rising fuel costs after the West Asia conflict, India stood apart. While several countries witnessed petrol &amp; diesel hikes ranging from 20% to nearly 100%, India limited the increase to just +3.2% for petrol &amp; +3.4% for diesel."&nbsp;"Even as Brent crude crossed $100/barrel &amp; global markets turned volatile, India's public sector oil companies absorbed huge losses for weeks to protect citizens from inflation &amp; economic pressure. This is governance with responsibility," he wrote further.&nbsp;

The West Asia crisis, particularly the US-Israel and Iran conflict that began on February 28 this year and subsequently caused the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted global crude oil supplies.

Compact Natural Gas (CNG) prices were hiked again on Sunday (May 17) by Re 1 per kg by Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL). The increase is second in a row in close to 48 hours. The latest hike will lead to CNG costing Rs 80.09 per kg in Delhi and Rs 88.70 per kg in Noida and Ghaziabad. “The retail selling price of CNG has been increased by Rs 1/kg wef 6 am on 17.05.2026 in all GAs of IGL. The revision in retail prices of CNG has been effected only to marginally offset the impact of increase in input gas cost along with steep appreciation of USD. Even after revision, CNG would still offer upto 45% savings towards the running cost when compared to vehicles running on alternate fuel at the current level of prices,” wrote IGL on X after increasing the rate. ALSO READ: Massive fire breaks out in Delhi-Bound Rajdhani Express, passengers evacuated safely Just two days back, on May 15 CNG prices were raised by Rs 2 per kg, taking the cumulative increase in CNG rates to Rs 3 per kg. The May 15 hike in CNG came along with increase in petrol and diesel rates by Rs 3 per litre for the first time in more than four years. The prices were hiked due to soaring international crude oil prices amid the ongoing US-Iran war, said Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday. The West Asia crisis, particularly the US-Israel and Iran conflict that began on February 28 this year and subsequently caused the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted global crude oil supplies leading to rise in its prices. “India has limited the increase of petrol, diesel price” After petrol, diesel and CNG prices were hiked on Friday (May 15), Rijuji took to X to write, "As the world battled rising fuel costs after the West Asia conflict, India stood apart. While several countries witnessed petrol & diesel hikes ranging from 20% to nearly 100%, India limited the increase to just +3.2% for petrol & +3.4% for diesel." "Even as Brent crude crossed $100/barrel & global markets turned volatile, India's public sector oil companies absorbed huge losses for weeks to protect citizens from inflation & economic pressure. This is governance with responsibility," he wrote further.

The West Asia crisis, particularly the US-Israel and Iran conflict that began on February 28 this year and subsequently caused the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted global crude oil supplies.

CNG price hiked for second time in two days. Here's how much it will cost now

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CNG prices hiked once again: Here's how much you'll have to pay now

CNG price hiked for second time in two days. Here's how much it will cost now