Green Gas Limited (GGL) will raise CNG retail prices in Lucknow, Agra, Unnao, Ayodhya and Sultanpur from 6:00 am on 1 Nov 2026. The reported revision takes the biggest increase to ₹2.25 per kg in Unnao, while motorists and commercial operators in the other four GGL service areas will see a ₹1 per kg increase.
The change matters immediately to CNG car owners, taxis, autorickshaws and fleet operators because the same refill will cost more from the stated effective time. Times of India and Dainik Jagran reported that GGL attributed the revision to higher procurement costs for regasified liquefied natural gas (RLNG), increased winter demand and uncertainty in global gas supplies.
Key takeaways
- Lucknow and Agra: CNG moves from ₹107 to ₹108 per kg.
- Unnao: CNG moves from ₹103.75 to ₹106 per kg, the largest increase at ₹2.25 per kg.
- Ayodhya and Sultanpur: CNG moves from ₹105 to ₹106 per kg.
- The new rates are reported to apply from 6:00 am on 1 Nov 2026 in the five GGL areas.
- The revision is a retail-price change by the city-gas distributor; it is not a reported statewide Uttar Pradesh tax notification.
New CNG rates in the five GGL areas
The following comparison uses the earlier rates shown by GGL and the revised rates reported on 31 Oct 2026. The prices are per kilogram, so the increase applies to the amount of CNG dispensed rather than to a fixed vehicle-tank charge.
| Area | Earlier rate (₹/kg) | New rate from 1 Nov, 6:00 am (₹/kg) | Increase (₹/kg) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucknow | ₹107 | ₹108 | ₹1 |
| Agra | ₹107 | ₹108 | ₹1 |
| Unnao | ₹103.75 | ₹106 | ₹2.25 |
| Ayodhya and Sultanpur | ₹105 | ₹106 | ₹1 |
What the increase means for drivers and operators
For a private CNG car, the immediate effect is a higher fuel bill whenever the vehicle is refuelled in one of the five areas. A simple example makes the difference clear: if a vehicle takes 12 kg of CNG in one visit, the extra cost would be ₹12 in Lucknow, Agra, Ayodhya or Sultanpur, and ₹27 in Unnao. Those are calculations from the reported per-kg changes; the actual amount depends on how much gas the vehicle accepts at the station.
For taxis, autorickshaws and commercial vehicles, the impact accumulates over repeated refills. An operator using 100 kg over several working days would pay ₹100 more in the four areas with a ₹1 per kg increase, or ₹225 more in Unnao, compared with the earlier rate. This is a comparison of fuel outlay only and does not predict any change in fares, earnings or operating margins.
Drivers planning a longer journey can enter their distance, mileage and fuel price in the fuel cost calculator to see how the revised rate affects a trip estimate. For a multi-stop route, the road-trip planner can help separate the route decision from the local price change.
Why GGL changed the retail price
According to the two reports, GGL cited higher RLNG procurement costs. The company linked those costs to stronger seasonal demand during winter and uncertainty around global gas supplies. RLNG is gas brought in as liquefied natural gas and then regasified for use in the gas network, so changes in procurement conditions can feed into the retail price charged at a CNG station.
That explanation describes the cost basis given for this revision; it is not a forecast that prices will keep rising. The next change would depend on the distributor’s subsequent price decision and the input-cost conditions it cites at that time.
What GGL’s price page showed before the revision
Before the new rate took effect, the Green Gas Limited CNG price page listed ₹107 per kg for Lucknow and Agra, ₹103.75 per kg for Unnao, and ₹105 per kg for Ayodhya and Sultanpur. The page listed the Lucknow and Unnao rates as effective from 3 Oct 2026 and the Agra, Ayodhya and Sultanpur rates as effective from 4 Oct 2026. That official baseline matches the earlier-price figures in the 31 Oct reports.
GGL’s service footprint is important here. These rates are for the five areas named in the revision, not a single rate automatically applicable to every CNG station in Uttar Pradesh. Other districts may be served by different authorised city-gas distributors and can have different prices.
What to check from 1 November
- Check the rate shown at the station before authorising a refill, especially if the vehicle is being fuelled around the 6:00 am changeover.
- Confirm that the station is in the relevant GGL service area. A nearby city or district may have another distributor and another rate.
- Update the per-kg price in any trip, fleet or monthly running-cost calculation rather than carrying forward the October figure.
- For a cross-city trip, compare the current rate for each planned stop in the CNG price by all cities directory and keep the calculation tied to the actual refill quantity.
Questions drivers may have
Does the change apply across Uttar Pradesh?
No. The reported revision names Lucknow, Agra, Unnao, Ayodhya and Sultanpur, which are the GGL areas covered by the announcement. It should not be treated as a blanket price for every CNG station in the state.
How much more will one refill cost?
There is no single refill amount because vehicles accept different quantities. Multiply the amount dispensed by ₹1 in Lucknow, Agra, Ayodhya and Sultanpur, or by ₹2.25 in Unnao, to estimate the increase over the earlier rate.
Where can I check the price for another city?
Use a current city-wise price listing and verify it against the relevant distributor or station display. FuelPrice’s live fuel prices hub is a starting point for checking fuel costs, while the GGL page is the primary reference for the five areas covered here.
Sources
- Times of India — “UP CNG price hike: Rates rise by up to Rs 2.25 per kg in 5 cities from November 1”, 31 Oct 2026.
- Dainik Jagran — “उत्तर प्रदेश में फिर बढ़े CNG के दाम: आगरा-लखनऊ समेत कई शहरों में एक नवंबर से लागू होगी संशोधित दर”, 31 Oct 2026.
- Green Gas Limited — “CNG PRICE”, official rates page listing the pre-change rates effective 3–4 Oct 2026; accessed 1 Nov 2026.
