CNG Price in Pune October 2026: ₹100.50/kg Rate and Impact on Running Costs

CNG price in Pune stands at ₹100.50 per kg as of 31 October 2026, marking a ₹2 rise from September 2026's ₹98.50 and a cumulative ₹9 increase over the past twelve months. For the roughly 3–4 lakh CNG car owners in the Pune–Pimpri-Chinchwad belt, this steady climb is rewriting monthly fuel budgets — and making the choice of CNG model more consequential than it was a year ago.

Petrol in Pune simultaneously sits at ₹111.90 per litre, meaning CNG still delivers a structural cost advantage, but that advantage has narrowed. The arithmetic matters: at ₹100.50/kg and a claimed 32.85 km/kg (Maruti Swift S-CNG, ARAI), CNG costs approximately ₹3.06 per km. Petrol at ₹111.90/litre with a conservative real-world 13 km/l costs ₹8.61 per km. The gap is still substantial — about ₹5.55 per km — but it was closer to ₹6.50 per km when CNG was at ₹91.50 in January 2026.

How do Maruti S-CNG models compare on running costs at ₹100.50/kg?

The table below covers the three Maruti S-CNG models most commonly bought by Pune commuters — the Baleno, Swift, and Dzire — alongside their CNG mileage claims, approximate on-road prices for the CNG variant, and the calculated cost per km at today's Pune CNG rate. All mileage figures are ARAI-certified manufacturer claims; real-world numbers typically run 15–20% lower depending on traffic and load.

Model	CNG Mileage (ARAI, km/kg)	CNG Variant Price (ex-showroom)	Cost/km at ₹100.50/kg	Boot Space (CNG)	Key Weakness
Maruti Swift S-CNG	32.85 km/kg	~₹8.19 lakh (Delta CNG)	₹3.06/km	~210 litres (cylinder in boot)	No CNG automatic; boot severely compromised
Maruti Baleno S-CNG	30.61 km/kg	~₹9.35 lakh (Delta CNG)	₹3.28/km	~189 litres (cylinder in boot)	No CNG automatic; smaller boot than petrol Baleno
Maruti Dzire S-CNG	33.73 km/kg	~₹8.69 lakh (ZXi CNG)	₹2.98/km	~316 litres (cylinder under boot floor)	Rear seat slightly elevated due to cylinder placement

Prices are indicative ex-showroom figures; confirm with your Pune Maruti dealer. ARAI claims are manufacturer-stated and may not reflect Pune city traffic conditions.

All three are factory-fitted S-CNG systems — defined as CNG kits integrated at the Maruti Suzuki manufacturing stage, not retrofitted at a dealership. This distinction matters: factory-fitted kits come with the full manufacturer warranty intact, whereas dealer-fitted or aftermarket CNG kits typically void the OEM powertrain warranty unless the kit maker provides their own coverage.

What is the current CNG price in Pune and how has it changed over 2026?

The current CNG price in Pune is ₹100.50/kg, confirmed stable across the last ten days of October 2026. This is the highest CNG rate Pune has recorded in the past twelve months.

The monthly trend through 2026 tells a clear story of gradual but persistent increases:

Month	CNG Price (₹/kg)	Change
November 2025	₹92.50	—
December 2025	₹92.50	0
January 2026	₹91.50	−₹1.00
February 2026	₹91.50	0
March 2026	₹91.50	0
April 2026	₹92.50	+₹1.00
May 2026	₹96.50	+₹4.00
June 2026	₹96.50	0
July 2026	₹97.50	+₹1.00
August 2026	₹97.50	0
September 2026	₹98.50	+₹1.00
October 2026	₹100.50	+₹2.00

The single largest jump was the ₹4 hike in May 2026, attributed to supply chain adjustments and rising global crude prices feeding into domestic natural gas pricing. January 2026 brought the only relief in the period — a ₹1 dip. Since then, the trajectory has been unbroken upward movement.

Times of India's fuel price tracker confirms the ₹100.50/kg figure has held steady through the final week of October 2026 without daily fluctuation. CNG prices in India are revised periodically by city gas distribution (CGD) companies rather than daily like petrol and diesel.

How does Pune's CNG price compare to other major cities?

Pune's ₹100.50/kg is notably higher than Mumbai's ₹89/kg and Pimpri-Chinchwad's ₹89/kg, despite the cities being geographically adjacent. This city gas distribution zone pricing difference reflects how each CGD operator sets rates based on their own gas procurement costs, infrastructure investment, and local taxes — which is why two cities 20 km apart can have an ₹11.50/kg gap.

City	CNG Price (Oct 2026, ₹/kg)
Mumbai	₹89.00
Pimpri-Chinchwad	₹89.00
Pune	₹100.50
Ahmedabad	₹98.47
Indore	₹97.76
Bangalore	₹98.00
Chennai	₹99.50
Hyderabad	₹112.00
Bhubaneswar	₹93.50

Source: Times of India fuel price tracker, October 2026.

Pune buyers who commute to Pimpri-Chinchwad — a significant portion of the city's workforce — could theoretically fill up there at ₹89/kg, saving ₹11.50/kg. On a 10 kg fill, that is ₹115 per tank. Over a month with two fills, it adds up to ₹230 in savings, which is meaningful but requires planning your route around CNG station availability.

Hyderabad's ₹112/kg stands as the highest among major metros in this data set, making Pune's rate look moderate by comparison — though Pune buyers will rightly point out that Mumbai's ₹89/kg is the benchmark they'd prefer.

What does ₹100.50/kg actually cost you per month in a Maruti S-CNG car?

This is where the numbers become personal. The calculation is straightforward: monthly CNG cost = (daily distance ÷ km/kg) × CNG price × 30 days.

Consider three typical Pune commuter scenarios:

Scenario 1: Short city commuter, 30 km/day

Maruti Dzire S-CNG at 33.73 km/kg (ARAI claim)
Real-world estimate: ~27 km/kg (20% haircut for Pune stop-start traffic)
CNG needed per day: 30 ÷ 27 = 1.11 kg
Daily cost: 1.11 × ₹100.50 = ₹111.56
Monthly cost: ~₹3,347

Scenario 2: Medium commuter, 50 km/day

Maruti Swift S-CNG at 32.85 km/kg (ARAI claim)
Real-world estimate: ~26 km/kg
CNG needed per day: 50 ÷ 26 = 1.92 kg
Daily cost: 1.92 × ₹100.50 = ₹192.96
Monthly cost: ~₹5,789

Scenario 3: Heavy commuter, 80 km/day (Pune–Hinjewadi IT corridor type)

Maruti Baleno S-CNG at 30.61 km/kg (ARAI claim)
Real-world estimate: ~25 km/kg (mix of highway and city)
CNG needed per day: 80 ÷ 25 = 3.2 kg
Daily cost: 3.2 × ₹100.50 = ₹321.60
Monthly cost: ~₹9,648

For comparison, the same 80 km/day commuter in a petrol Baleno at a real-world 14 km/l and ₹111.90/litre would spend: (80 ÷ 14) × ₹111.90 × 30 = ~₹19,183/month. The CNG Baleno saves roughly ₹9,535 per month in that scenario — enough to recover the ~₹70,000 premium of the CNG variant over the petrol in under eight months of heavy use.

These are estimates based on ARAI claims adjusted for real-world conditions. Actual savings depend on your specific driving pattern, AC usage, and how far you are from a CNG station.

Is the Maruti S-CNG factory kit better than a dealer-fitted CNG kit?

Factory-fitted S-CNG is defined as a CNG system installed on the production line by Maruti Suzuki, using components calibrated to the engine's ECU and covered under the standard manufacturer warranty. This differs from a dealer-fitted or aftermarket CNG kit, where a third-party sequential injection system (brands like Lovato, Tomasetto, or BRC are common in Pune) is installed post-purchase.

The practical differences for a Pune buyer:

Warranty: Maruti S-CNG retains the full 2-year/40,000 km manufacturer warranty. An aftermarket kit typically voids the OEM powertrain warranty; the kit maker offers a separate warranty (usually 1–2 years on the kit itself, not the engine).
Resale: S-CNG badge on the RC book commands a premium in the used car market. Aftermarket CNG is often viewed with suspicion by used-car buyers.
Performance calibration: The S-CNG system's ECU is tuned for CNG from the factory. Aftermarket kits are calibrated to the existing petrol ECU, which can result in slightly rougher idle or marginal power loss.
Boot space: Both factory and aftermarket kits require a cylinder, but Maruti's factory placement (under the boot floor in the Dzire, in the boot in the Swift and Baleno) is more integrated than most aftermarket installations.

The weakness that applies equally to all CNG cars — factory or aftermarket — is the power drop on CNG. The Swift S-CNG produces 77 PS on CNG versus 90 PS on petrol. The Baleno S-CNG similarly loses around 10–12 PS when running on gas. This is noticeable on Pune's expressway on-ramps and on ghat sections like Katraj or Khadakwasla.

How does the ₹100.50/kg rate affect the CNG vs petrol savings calculation?

At ₹91.50/kg (January 2026), the CNG advantage was sharper. At ₹100.50/kg, it has compressed — but CNG remains decisively cheaper than petrol at ₹111.90/litre in Pune.

Here is the cost-per-km comparison across the three Maruti S-CNG models, using real-world estimates rather than ARAI claims:

Model	Real-world km/kg (est.)	Cost/km at ₹100.50 (CNG)	Petrol variant real-world km/l (est.)	Cost/km at ₹111.90 (petrol)	Saving/km
Swift S-CNG	26 km/kg	₹3.87/km	14 km/l	₹7.99/km	₹4.12/km
Baleno S-CNG	25 km/kg	₹4.02/km	14 km/l	₹7.99/km	₹3.97/km
Dzire S-CNG	27 km/kg	₹3.72/km	15 km/l	₹7.46/km	₹3.74/km

Real-world estimates are indicative. ARAI claims are higher (Swift: 32.85, Baleno: 30.61, Dzire: 33.73 km/kg). Actual figures vary with traffic, load, and AC use.

Even at ₹100.50/kg, CNG saves between ₹3.74 and ₹4.12 per km over petrol in these models. A commuter covering 1,500 km per month saves ₹5,600–₹6,200 monthly. That is a meaningful number in Pune's cost-of-living context.

The scenario where CNG stops making sense is if the price crosses roughly ₹130–₹140/kg (assuming petrol stays near current levels), or if you drive fewer than 1,000 km per month and the CNG station detour adds significant time. Pune's CNG network has expanded considerably — MahaGas and Adani Gas operate stations across Kothrud, Baner, Hadapsar, Viman Nagar, and Wakad — but coverage in newer suburbs like Undri and Wagholi remains thinner.

What are the trade-offs of buying a CNG car in Pune right now?

The case for CNG in Pune is strong on running costs, but several trade-offs deserve honest consideration:

Boot space. The Swift S-CNG and Baleno S-CNG carry their CNG cylinder in the boot, reducing usable cargo space significantly — the Baleno drops to approximately 189 litres from 339 litres in the petrol version. The Dzire S-CNG manages better with an under-floor cylinder placement, retaining more usable boot depth, though rear seat height increases slightly. If you regularly carry large luggage or need the boot for work, this is a genuine constraint.

Power on CNG. All three Maruti S-CNG models lose 10–13 PS when running on CNG. This is felt most on highway merges and hill climbs. Pune's terrain — with routes over Katraj Ghat, Tamhini Ghat, and the Pune–Mumbai Expressway gradient — means this is not an abstract concern.

No CNG automatic option. Maruti does not offer any of these three models with an AMT or automatic gearbox in CNG trim. If you want an automatic CNG car, you are currently looking at options outside the Maruti lineup — though availability of CNG automatics from other brands in this segment remains limited as of October 2026.

Refuelling time and range. A CNG tank fill takes 3–8 minutes at a fast dispenser, longer at busy stations during peak hours. The CNG-only range on a full tank is typically 250–300 km in city conditions, after which you switch to petrol. Pune's CNG station density is reasonable in established areas but can mean a 5–10 km detour in peripheral zones.

Price trajectory risk. CNG has risen ₹9/kg in twelve months in Pune. If this pace continues, the savings advantage will narrow further. Buyers planning a 5–7 year ownership cycle should factor in the possibility of CNG at ₹115–₹120/kg by late 2027, which would reduce monthly savings but not eliminate them at current petrol prices.

Should you buy a CNG car in Pune given the current ₹100.50/kg rate?

For a Pune buyer covering more than 1,200 km per month — which describes most daily commuters in the Hinjewadi, Magarpatta, Kharadi, or Hadapsar IT corridors — a factory-fitted CNG car remains one of the most cost-efficient choices available in the sub-₹12 lakh segment.

The Maruti Dzire S-CNG is the most fuel-efficient of the three at 33.73 km/kg (ARAI), and its under-floor cylinder design preserves more boot space than the Swift or Baleno. The Swift S-CNG makes sense for buyers who prioritise a compact footprint and don't need the boot. The Baleno S-CNG sits in between but is the most compromised on boot space relative to its petrol sibling.

For buyers who need more space — a family of five, or someone who regularly carries large loads — the best CNG cars for large families guide covers options beyond the hatchback segment. If you are specifically comparing hatchbacks, the best CNG hatchbacks under ₹15 lakh article provides a broader competitive view.

The ₹100.50/kg rate in Pune is the highest in the city's recent history, and further incremental increases are reasonable to expect. But at current petrol prices of ₹111.90/litre, CNG still cuts your per-km fuel cost by roughly 50%. That structural advantage — not the absolute price — is the reason CNG cars continue to make financial sense for high-mileage Pune commuters in October 2026.

What has changed is the margin of comfort. When CNG was at ₹91.50/kg, the savings were so large that almost any CNG car paid back quickly. At ₹100.50/kg, the payback period is slightly longer, and the choice of model — particularly its real-world mileage and the boot-space trade-off you can live with — matters more than it did a year ago.