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Delhi CNG price rises by ₹3.89 per kg as global LNG costs surge amid West Asia crisis
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 29 Aug 2026, 10:39 AM
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The Delhi government has increased CNG rates by ₹3.89 per kilogram, citing a sharp jump in international LNG prices and disruptions in cargo flows through the Strait of Hormuz.
Delhi's CNG price has been lifted by ₹3.89 per kilogram, the latest adjustment announced by the city administration. The increase reflects a steep rise in global liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices, which have been driven higher by geopolitical tensions in West Asia.
Analysts point to the ongoing crisis in the region as a key factor that has disrupted the movement of gas cargoes through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital chokepoint for energy shipments. With fewer vessels able to navigate the waterway, supply constraints have pushed international LNG benchmarks upward.
The hike is expected to affect daily commuters, auto‑rickshaws and fleet operators who rely on CNG for fuel, adding to the broader cost‑of‑living pressures in the capital. Authorities said they are monitoring the market closely and will review rates should the global situation improve.
Delhi's transport department reiterated its commitment to ensuring a steady supply of CNG despite the external shocks, while urging consumers to adopt fuel‑efficient practices.
Analysts point to the ongoing crisis in the region as a key factor that has disrupted the movement of gas cargoes through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital chokepoint for energy shipments. With fewer vessels able to navigate the waterway, supply constraints have pushed international LNG benchmarks upward.
The hike is expected to affect daily commuters, auto‑rickshaws and fleet operators who rely on CNG for fuel, adding to the broader cost‑of‑living pressures in the capital. Authorities said they are monitoring the market closely and will review rates should the global situation improve.
Delhi's transport department reiterated its commitment to ensuring a steady supply of CNG despite the external shocks, while urging consumers to adopt fuel‑efficient practices.