Overview
- Maharashtra Natural Gas Ltd (MNGL) increased CNG prices in Pune from ₹89 to ₹89.75 per kg and domestic PNG rates from ₹49.90 to ₹50.65 per SCM, effective Tuesday midnight.
- Mahanagar Gas Ltd (MGL) raised CNG prices in Mumbai by ₹1.50 per kg, effective from midnight on April 9, bringing the price to ₹78 per kg.
- These adjustments follow a 4% rise in the administered pricing mechanism rate for natural gas and a 5% increase in trade margins by oil marketing companies as of April 1, 2025.
- Taxi and auto drivers have expressed concerns over the cumulative impact of frequent price hikes on their earnings, with recent fare increases failing to fully offset rising fuel costs.
- The price hikes reflect broader economic pressures in the energy sector, as companies attempt to balance operational viability with consumer affordability.