Consumers across India are grappling with increased fuel expenses as the prices for Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), and Piped Natural Gas (PNG) have been revised. The latest updates, effective May 28, 2026, show significant hikes, particularly for CNG, adding to the financial strain on households and businesses.
Recent CNG Price Hikes
The price of Compressed Natural Gas has seen a substantial increase, with a fresh hike of ₹2 per kilogram implemented on Tuesday, May 26. This marks the fourth increase in less than two weeks, bringing the total rise in CNG prices to ₹6 per kg since May 15. Prior to the latest revision, CNG rates were raised by ₹1 per kg on both May 23 and May 17, following an initial ₹2 per kg hike on May 15.
Current CNG Rates Across Cities
As of May 28, 2026, the price of CNG per kilogram in major Indian cities is as follows:
- Delhi: ₹83.09
- Bengaluru: ₹90
- Hyderabad: ₹97
- Mumbai: ₹81
- Chennai: ₹91.50
- Kolkata: ₹93.50
Additionally, Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) reports CNG retailing at ₹91.70 per kg in Noida and Ghaziabad, while in Gurugram, it stands at ₹88.12 per kg.
LPG Cylinder Prices Updated
The cost of domestic and commercial LPG cylinders has also seen revisions. These prices are crucial for millions of households and businesses that rely on LPG for cooking and other operations.
14.2 kg Domestic LPG Rates
The updated prices for a 14.2 kg domestic LPG cylinder on May 28, 2026, are:
- Delhi: ₹913
- Bengaluru: ₹915.50
- Hyderabad: ₹965
- Mumbai: ₹912.50
- Chennai: ₹928.50
- Kolkata: ₹939
19 kg Commercial LPG Rates
For commercial users, the 19 kg LPG cylinder prices on May 28, 2026, are:
- Delhi: ₹3,071.50
- Bengaluru: ₹3,152
- Hyderabad: ₹3,315
- Mumbai: ₹3,024
- Chennai: ₹3,237
- Kolkata: ₹3,202
Latest PNG Prices Per SCM
Piped Natural Gas (PNG) rates per Standard Cubic Meter (SCM) have also been adjusted:
- Delhi: ₹47.90
- Bengaluru: ₹52
- Hyderabad: ₹51
- Mumbai: ₹50
- Chennai: ₹50
- Kolkata: ₹50
Why Are Fuel Prices Rising?
The ongoing increases in fuel prices are primarily attributed to a surge in global energy costs. This escalation follows significant geopolitical events, including a US-Israel attack on Iran on February 28 and Tehran's subsequent retaliation, which led to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. This disruption severely impacted global energy supply chains, pushing up crude oil and natural gas prices.
Oil companies have passed on these higher global costs to consumers to ease margin pressures, which had been accumulating. The government had previously delayed price revisions, implementing these hikes approximately 16 days after the conclusion of Assembly elections in Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal.
Concerns about fuel availability and rising costs have led to discussions at the highest levels. Prime Minister Modi has called for a shift towards conventional energy sources, suggesting biogas as an alternative to LPG for cooking. India historically sourced over 40 percent of its crude oil and about 90 percent of its LPG from the Middle East via the Strait of Hormuz, making it particularly vulnerable to disruptions in the region.
Opposition members have voiced strong concerns regarding reported shortages of petrol and LPG, criticizing the Oil Ministry for not providing official data and for failing to implement corrective measures earlier, despite indications of prolonged conflict in West Asia. Officials, however, state that the country has crude oil stocks sufficient for 78 days and are working to mitigate shortages, though uncertainty persists regarding the conflict's resolution.