Mahanagar Gas raised the rates of compressed natural gas (CNG) by Rs 2 per kg in Mumbai from December 17 at midnight. The rate of piped natural gas (PNG) also increased to Rs 1.50 per unit. With this price revision, the rate of CNG is now Rs 63.50 per kg, while piped gas now costs Rs 38 per unit.

This is the fourth time in the last three months that the prices of CNG have been raised. The CNG rate in the Mumbai urban region has been boosted by Rs 16 in 11 months this year. The hike has put a significant burden on over 8 lakh consumers. This includes over 3 lakh private car users and public transports like auto-rickshaw, taxi and buses