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India CNG fuel dream falters as prices surge and rivals catch up
Economy
Published on 24 April 2026
CNG is now near petrol price in many cities
India’s CNG push, once marketed as a cheaper and cleaner alternative to petrol and diesel, is losing momentum as prices climb. Where CNG used to be cheaper by ₹30–₹60 per unit, it now tracks petrol costs in several cities and can even overtake petrol elsewhere. The big question: what changed in the pricing and supply equation?
- CNG’s price edge over petrol has shrunk dramatically
- Some cities now see CNG nearly matching petrol rates
- In others, CNG can cost more than petrol
- Rising costs are undermining the “clean and cheap” promise
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