New Delhi, India – August 29, 2026 – Fuel consumers in major Indian cities are seeing varied price movements for cooking and automotive gas. While Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) prices have increased in key regions, Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) and Piped Natural Gas (PNG) rates largely held steady on August 28.
CNG Prices Rise Amid Global LNG Costs
Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) announced a retail price hike for CNG by ₹3.89 per kilogram in Delhi, Gurugram, and other cities, effective August 28. This adjustment is attributed to elevated international Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) prices and increased input costs. Despite the increase, IGL noted that Delhi maintains some of the lowest CNG retail rates globally among gas-importing nations.
Current LPG, CNG, and PNG Rates (August 28, 2026)
Domestic LPG (14.2 kg cylinder)
- Delhi: ₹942
- Bengaluru: ₹944.50
- Hyderabad: ₹994
- Mumbai: ₹941.50
- Chennai: ₹957.50
- Kolkata: ₹968
- Jaipur: ₹945.50
- Noida: ₹939.50
- Gurugram: ₹950.50
- Chandigarh: ₹951.50
Commercial LPG (19 kg cylinder)
- Delhi: ₹2,738
- Bengaluru: ₹2,821
- Hyderabad: ₹2,985
- Mumbai: ₹2,691.50
- Chennai: ₹2,906
- Kolkata: ₹2,872.50
- Jaipur: ₹2,765.50
- Noida: ₹2,738
- Gurugram: ₹2,755
- Chandigarh: ₹2,760
CNG (per kg)
- Delhi: ₹86.98
- Bengaluru: ₹97
- Hyderabad: ₹109
- Mumbai: ₹86
- Chennai: ₹97
- Kolkata: ₹99.50
- Jaipur: ₹96.50
- Noida: ₹95.59
- Gurugram: ₹92.01
- Chandigarh: ₹99.90
PNG (per SCM)
- Delhi: ₹49.59
- Bengaluru: ₹53
- Hyderabad: ₹51
- Mumbai: ₹51.50
- Chennai: ₹50
- Kolkata: ₹50
- Jaipur: ₹49.50
- Noida: ₹49.45
- Gurugram: ₹48.40
- Chandigarh: ₹54.70
India's Evolving Energy Sourcing Strategy
The Indian government continues its efforts to reduce dependence on imported cooking gas, secure supplies from diverse sources, enhance domestic LPG availability, and expand piped natural gas connections. This strategy is critical amid ongoing global supply uncertainties.
Recent data from maritime intelligence firm Kpler indicates a significant shift in India's energy imports. In August, India imported approximately 0.62 million tonnes of LPG from the United States, following 0.89 million tonnes in July. These volumes collectively accounted for over 73 percent of the country's total LPG imports.
This shift comes as imports from traditional Gulf suppliers have sharply declined. For instance, UAE LPG imports fell to about 140,000 tonnes in August, and Qatar supplied around 60,000 tonnes. Saudi Arabia provided no LPG to India in July or August. This change is largely attributed to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz following recent geopolitical tensions, a critical shipping route for Gulf producers.
A similar pattern is observed in LNG sourcing, with US supplies rising to approximately 0.75 million tonnes in August from 0.72 million tonnes in July, while imports from Qatar, historically India's largest LNG source, fell to zero in April.
While the United States has become a dominant supplier for LPG and LNG, Russia remains India's largest crude oil supplier, providing nearly 2 million barrels per day in August. Venezuelan crude has also increased in importance, contributing 383,000 barrels per day in August, though further growth faces refinery configuration limitations.
LPG e-KYC Deadline Extended
For LPG consumers, oil firms have extended the Aadhaar verification window for e-KYC until August 31, providing additional time for compliance.
Overall, concerns over LPG, CNG, and PNG prices remain tied to supply uncertainty, even as the government pushes PNG adoption and India reshapes its energy sourcing mix.