After petrol and diesel, now CNG gave a shock, prices increased for the third time in 10 days
Saturday has brought a big overdose of inflation for common consumers. While in the morning the burden on the public’s pockets was increased by increasing the prices of petrol and diesel, now the people of Delhi-NCR have got a bigger shock than the prices of CNG. Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) and oil companies have also increased the prices of CNG today, Saturday, May 23, 2026.
This is the third increase in CNG prices in Delhi-NCR in just the last 10 days. After the latest changes on Saturday, the rate of CNG in the country’s capital Delhi has crossed the magical figure of Rs 81 per kilogram for the first time in history.
CNG becomes costlier by ₹1 per kg in Delhi-NCR
Today on Saturday, oil marketing companies have increased the prices of CNG by Rs 1-1 per kg in Delhi and NCR (Noida, Ghaziabad, Greater Noida).
New rate in Delhi: After this increase, the price of CNG in Delhi has increased from Rs 80.09 to Rs 81.09 per kg.
Noida and Ghaziabad: In these two major cities of Uttar Pradesh, consumers will now have to pay Rs. 1 kg for 1 kg CNG. Rs 89.70 Will have to spend.
Latest CNG rates in major cities of Delhi-NCR (23 May 2026)
After the increase on Saturday, the new rates of CNG in different areas are as follows:
Delhi: ₹81.09 per kilogram
Gurugram (Gurgaon): ₹86.12 per kilogram
Noida: ₹89.70 per kilogram
Ghaziabad: ₹89.70 per kilogram
Greater Noida: ₹89.70 per kilogram
Ajmer (Rajasthan): ₹90.44 per kilogram
How did prices increase within 10 days?
In this month of May, CNG prices have continuously jumped. There has been a total increase of Rs 4 per kg within 10 days:
15 May: lump sum price of CNG 2 rupees There was an increase per kilogram.
18 May: CNG rate increased only after three days 1 rupee per kilogram was further increased.
23 May (today): once again today saturday 1 rupee A fresh blow was given per kilogram.
All-round attack on the general public: Now auto and cab fares are likely to increase.
This continuous increase in CNG prices is now going to have a direct impact on the public transport system of Delhi-NCR. The pressure on operators of autos, auto-rickshaws, cabs like Ola-Uber and CNG-powered buses is continuously increasing.
Fear of fare increase: Transport unions say that due to rising costs, auto and cab fares may be increased in Delhi-NCR in the coming days. If this happens, it will have an all-round impact on the monthly budget of common working people traveling in metro and buses.
Crude oil crossing $100 became the main villain
Due to the ongoing war and geopolitical crisis (West Asia Conflict) in the international market, the price of crude oil is continuously increasing. crossed 100 dollars per barrel It is made.
Since the beginning of the war, there has been an unprecedented increase in the prices of crude oil by more than $30 per barrel.
Due to this international pressure, not only CNG but also petrol and diesel have become costlier in India by about Rs 5 per liter in the last 10 days. Apart from this, the prices of commercial LPG gas cylinders have also seen a huge increase of more than Rs 1000 since the beginning of the war.
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