From September 1, CNG-PNG, auto‑taxis and milk prices will rise, adding to the burden on Mumbai residents.

Mumbai, 1 September 2026 (City News Mumbai)

Another inflation shock has hit Mumbaikars. From 1 September 2026, price hikes have been implemented for CNG‑PNG, auto‑taxis and milk. The increase in gas prices will directly affect transportation and household expenses.

Auto‑taxi fares have become expensive

The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Transport Authority has approved fare increases for autos and taxis. According to the new rates, the minimum taxi fare has risen from ₹31 to ₹33, while the minimum auto‑rickshaw fare has risen from ₹26 to ₹27.

This increase will apply to the initial 1.5 km of a journey. Afterwards, the fare per kilometre has also been revised. The new fares will add an extra burden to the monthly expenses of passengers who travel by auto‑taxi daily.

A large number of auto‑rickshaws and taxis in the Mumbai metropolitan area run on CNG. Therefore, the rise in CNG prices will also increase the operational costs of vehicle drivers.

CNG and PNG also become costlier

Metropolitan Gas Limited (MGL) has raised the price of CNG by ₹2 per kilogram. Likewise, the price of domestic piped natural gas (PNG) has been increased by ₹2 per SCM.

The new rates took effect on 1 September. The higher gas prices will raise expenses for both CNG vehicle drivers and households that use PNG.

2.3 million CNG customers and 3 million domestic PNG consumers affected

Around 2.3 million CNG vehicle customers and about 3 million domestic PNG customers in Mumbai and surrounding areas will be impacted by this increase. The rise in gas prices is attributed mainly to changes in international gas prices and higher import costs.

LPG cylinder prices also rise

LPG cylinder users have also felt the shock. The price of the 19‑kg commercial LPG cylinder has been increased. However, the price of the 14.2‑kg domestic LPG cylinder has not been raised this time.

Milk also becomes more expensive

The impact of inflation has reached milk prices as well. Milk producer organizations, citing higher costs for animal feed and other expenses, have decided to increase the purchase price of milk by ₹9 per litre.

The new rate will be applicable from 1 September 2026 to 28 February 2027. This is expected to affect the prices of dairy products as well.

With the rise in CNG, PNG, auto‑taxi and milk prices, an additional burden on the monthly budgets of ordinary families is expected as early as the beginning of September.