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Mumbaikars will have to shell out more for daily commuting and household expenses from Tuesday as CNG and domestic PNG prices increased, while auto-rickshaw and black-and-yellow taxi fares were also revised across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR).

CNG price increased by Rs 2 per kg

Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) has increased the price of compressed natural gas (CNG) by Rs 2 per kg, taking the new rate to Rs 88 per kg in Mumbai and surrounding areas from September 1.

The company has also raised the price of domestic piped natural gas (PNG) by Rs 1 per standard cubic metre (SCM).

MGL attributed the hike to higher input gas costs linked to international prices amid the ongoing Middle East crisis. The company said a significant portion of the gas required for the CNG segment is sourced through imported spot regasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG), which has become more expensive.

The CNG price increase is expected to affect private motorists as well as auto-rickshaw and taxi operators across Mumbai and neighbouring areas.

Auto and taxi fares increase

Adding to the burden on commuters, revised fares for auto-rickshaws and black-and-yellow taxis came into effect across the MMR from September 1.

The minimum auto-rickshaw fare has increased from Rs 26 to Rs 27 for the first 1.5 km. The subsequent fare has been revised to Rs 18.22 per km.

For black-and-yellow taxis, the minimum fare has increased from Rs 31 to Rs 33 for the first 1.5 km. The per-kilometre fare has been raised from Rs 20.66 to Rs 21.90.

The fare revision was approved by the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Transport Authority (MMRTA) and applies across the MMR, including Mumbai, Thane, Navi Mumbai, Kalyan and other surrounding areas.

Drivers get time to recalibrate meters

Drivers can implement the revised fares after recalibrating their electronic meters or by displaying an RTO-approved fare chart. They have been given time until the end of November to complete the meter recalibration. Drivers who fail to comply within the stipulated period could face penalties.

More than 4.5 lakh autorickshaws and over 50,000 black-and-yellow taxis operate across the MMR, with most running on CNG.

The latest fare revision comes around 18 months after the previous hike, which increased the minimum fares for both autos and taxis by Rs 3 in February 2025.

With CNG prices and public transport fares rising together, commuters and transport operators are likely to feel an additional impact on their monthly expenses.