The price of Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) is determined by the Indian Government. The domestic prices are determined based on the international prices of natural gas. The price of CNG, however, may vary from city to city in India.
Given below in the table is the list of CNG prices in some of the major cities in India:
| City | Price of CNG |
|---|---|
| Bangalore | Rs.55.00 |
| Delhi | Rs.43.40 |
| Mumbai | Rs.49.40 |
| Hyderabad | Rs.69.00 |
| Dewas | Rs.68.00 |
| NCR | Rs.43.40 |
| Firozabad | Rs.65.75 |
| Mathura | Rs.60.75 |
| Meerut | Rs.59.75 |
| Bharatpur | Rs.65.75 |
CNG can be used as an alternative to diesel, petrol, propane or gasoline. CNG is considered to be the safest alternative to fuel as it contains methane which is less than 1% of the volume. It doesn’t cause any negative reaction to the environment.
Benefits of CNG
- CNG mixes very easily with air.
- CNG aids in improving the life of lubricating oils.
- Vehicles running on CNG are considered to be safer as compared to those running on gas.
- CNG is cheaper.
- CNG is generally sealed. This means the chances of it being spilled or contaminated are low.
- CNG is environment friendly.
List of CNG producers in India
Given below is the list of companies that produces CNG in India:
- Mahanagar Gas
- Gujarat Gas
- Indraprastha Gas
- Gujarat State Petronet
- Adani Gas
- Petronet LNG
FAQs on Compressed Natural Gas
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Is CNG corrosive in nature?
No, CNG is less corrosive in nature due to presence of high amount of methane.
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What is the color, odour, and taste of CNG?
CNG is colorless, odourless, and tasteless.
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Is the density of CNG higher or lower than air?
The density of CNG is lower than air.
