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CNG becomes costlier in Mumbai, now auto-taxi fares sure to increase? Know the new price
Samira Vishwas | May 14, 2026 5:24 PM CST

Mumbai CNG Prices: Now the prices of CNG have increased in Mumbai and the new prices have also been implemented from today. Which will have a direct impact on the pockets of common people. Let us tell you that Mahanagar Gas Limited has increased the price of CNG by Rs 2 per kg. After this, now CNG will be sold at the rate of Rs 84 per kg in Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai and other areas of MMR, whereas earlier its price was Rs 82 per kg. After this big change, now the question is being raised whether its effect will be seen on auto and taxi fares also.

Auto-taxi unions demand speed up

In a city like Mumbai, lakhs of people travel by auto and taxi every day. In such a situation, the direct impact of the increase in the price of CNG is going to be visible on public transport. According to the information, auto and taxi unions have also put forward the demand of increasing the fare before the administration. On this increased price, union leaders say that not only the cost of fuel but also the cost of vehicle maintenance, insurance, spare parts and servicing is continuously increasing. Due to which auto rickshaw organizations have put forward a demand to increase the minimum fare by at least 1 rupee. He clearly says that running the vehicle at the current fare is causing loss.

There will be a direct impact on the common man

In a metropolitan city like Mumbai, lakhs of people use autos and taxis along with local trains every day. In such a situation, if the fare is increased then its effect can spoil the mood of office going employees, students and working people. Anyway, people are already facing continuous inflation in the country. After which now people on social media are also seen worried about the increasing travel cost.

Expert told the reason for price increase

On the increase in this price, energy sector experts said that due to fluctuations in international gas prices, increase in supply cost and operational expenses, city gas distribution companies increase the prices from time to time. The thing to be known in this is that a large number of people had started shifting towards CNG vehicles to avoid the inflation of petrol and diesel, but now the continuous increase in the prices of CNG is creating new worries for the people.

But we should also be aware that the final decision to increase auto and taxi fares will be taken only after the approval of the Transport Department and the Regional Transport Authority. For now, the debate is ongoing on whether transport expenses will increase or not.


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