Petrol in Pune costs Rs 112.02 per litre and CNG on the MNGL network costs Rs 97.50 per kg (prices as of August 2026). For a typical hatchback that does 18 km/l on petrol and 28 km/kg on CNG, that works out to Rs 6.22 per km on petrol versus Rs 3.48 per km on CNG — a saving of Rs 2.74 every kilometre.
Here is what that difference adds up to every month in Pune:
Monthly cost: CNG vs petrol in Pune
| Monthly driving | Petrol cost | CNG cost | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 km | Rs 6,223 | Rs 3,482 | Rs 2,741 |
| 1,500 km | Rs 9,335 | Rs 5,223 | Rs 4,112 |
| 2,000 km | Rs 12,447 | Rs 6,964 | Rs 5,482 |
CNG kit payback period in Pune
A sequential CNG kit installed in Pune typically costs around Rs 65,000. At current Pune prices a CNG conversion pays for itself in about 15.8 months if you drive around 1,500 km a month — a strong case for switching. After that, the roughly Rs 4,112 you save every month is pure gain.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CNG price in Pune today?
CNG in Pune costs about Rs 97.50 per kg on the MNGL network (as of August 2026). Petrol is about Rs 112.02 per litre.
How much money does CNG save per month in Pune?
Driving 1,500 km a month, a CNG hatchback in Pune costs about Rs 5,223 in fuel versus Rs 9,335 on petrol — a saving of roughly Rs 4,112 every month.
What is the CNG kit payback period in Pune?
With a Rs 65,000 kit and 1,500 km of monthly driving, the payback period in Pune is about 15.8 months at current prices.
Is converting to CNG worth it in Pune?
Yes — at current prices the kit pays back in about 15.8 months at 1,500 km/month, which is quick.
What is the per-km cost of CNG vs petrol in Pune?
About Rs 3.48 per km on CNG versus Rs 6.22 per km on petrol, assuming 28 km/kg and 18 km/l respectively.