Price Hike From September 1: Milk Up ₹9, CNG ₹2 and PNG ₹1; Check New Rates

Household budgets in Mumbai could come under additional pressure from September 1, 2026, following increases in the prices of milk, Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) and domestic Piped Natural Gas (PNG).

While the wholesale price of milk supplied by dairies and local farms has been increased by ₹9 per litre, Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) has raised the price of CNG by ₹2 per kg and domestic PNG by ₹1 per Standard Cubic Metre (SCM).

The revised gas prices came into effect from midnight on September 1. The increases could affect not only household cooking expenses but also transportation costs for people who depend on CNG-powered vehicles.

Here's a closer look at what has become more expensive and how the changes could affect consumers.

Milk Wholesale Price Increased by ₹9 Per Litre

The Bombay Milk Producers Association (BMPA) has decided to increase the wholesale price of milk supplied by dairies and local farms by ₹9 per litre.

According to the report, the decision has been attributed to increasing expenditure on cattle feed and animal maintenance.

Higher input costs have been putting pressure on milk producers, prompting the association to revise wholesale prices.

The increase does not necessarily mean that every packaged milk product sold across Mumbai will immediately become ₹9 more expensive. The revision discussed here concerns milk supplied by dairies and local farms, and its eventual impact on retail consumers can vary.

However, higher wholesale costs could eventually put upward pressure on the prices paid by households.

Farm-Fresh Milk Could Cost Up to ₹110 Per Litre

Following the latest revision, milk supplied directly from farms in Mumbai could reportedly cost as much as ₹110 per litre.

This could have a noticeable impact on families that regularly purchase fresh or farm-supplied milk.

Milk is a daily household requirement, so even a relatively small per-litre increase can translate into a sizeable rise in monthly expenditure.

For example, a household consuming two litres of milk every day would purchase around 60 litres in a 30-day month. If the entire ₹9-per-litre wholesale increase were eventually passed on to that household — purely as an illustration — the additional cost could amount to ₹540 a month.

The actual retail impact will depend on how sellers and suppliers adjust their prices.

Gokul Had Also Increased Buffalo Milk Prices

The latest revision comes after another milk price increase in Maharashtra.

According to the report, major cooperative milk union Gokul had earlier increased the price of buffalo milk by ₹2 per litre.

Following that increase, buffalo milk was priced at ₹78 per litre in Mumbai and Pune, according to the information provided.

Repeated increases in dairy prices can affect household food budgets because milk and milk-based products are widely consumed every day.

CNG Price Increased by ₹2 Per Kg

CNG vehicle owners in Mumbai and surrounding areas will also have to pay more.

Mahanagar Gas Limited (MGL) has increased the CNG price by ₹2 per kilogram.

Following the revision, CNG in Mumbai and nearby areas is priced at ₹88 per kg.

The new rate became effective from midnight on September 1, 2026.

The increase means motorists using CNG cars, auto-rickshaws and other CNG-powered vehicles will face a higher refuelling bill.

For an individual vehicle owner, the additional amount on each refill may appear manageable, but frequent users could see a noticeable increase in their monthly fuel expenses.

PNG Becomes ₹1 Per SCM More Expensive

Households using piped natural gas for cooking have also been affected.

MGL has increased the domestic PNG price by ₹1 per SCM (Standard Cubic Metre).

Unlike LPG cylinders, PNG is supplied directly to homes through a pipeline and consumers are generally billed according to their gas consumption.

The ₹1-per-SCM revision means monthly bills will rise according to the amount of gas consumed by each household.

The report attributes the latest CNG and PNG price revisions to higher gas costs amid increased tensions in the Middle East.

September 1 Price Changes at a Glance

*The Gokul buffalo milk revision mentioned in the report took place earlier and is separate from the latest BMPA wholesale milk price increase.

CNG Hike Could Have a Wider Impact

The increase in CNG prices is particularly important because the fuel is widely used by commercial and passenger vehicles.

An increase in operating costs can affect drivers who cover long distances every day. Auto-rickshaw, taxi and other commercial vehicle operators may have to spend more on fuel even if passenger fares do not change immediately.

For private CNG vehicle owners, the impact will depend on how much they drive and how frequently they refuel.

A ₹2-per-kg increase means a 10-kg refill would cost ₹20 more than before, assuming the same quantity is purchased.

Over several refills in a month, these smaller increases can add up.

Household Budgets Face Pressure From Multiple Sides

What makes the September 1 revisions significant is that they affect more than one part of everyday spending.

Milk is a daily food essential for many households. PNG is commonly used for cooking, while CNG is an important transportation fuel.

When prices of several regularly used products rise at roughly the same time, the combined effect on a family's monthly budget can be greater than any single increase suggests.

Consumers in Mumbai may therefore need to account for slightly higher spending on groceries, cooking fuel and transportation from September.

The final impact will vary considerably from household to household depending on milk consumption, gas usage and reliance on CNG vehicles.

For now, the key changes are clear: milk wholesale prices have been raised by ₹9 per litre, CNG is ₹2 per kg more expensive and domestic PNG has gone up by ₹1 per SCM, with the revised gas prices effective from September 1, 2026.