Petrol in Ludhiana costs Rs 104.82 per litre and CNG on the THINK Gas network costs Rs 91.25 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 5.82 per km on petrol versus Rs 3.26 per km on CNG — a saving of Rs 2.56 every kilometre.
Here is what that difference adds up to every month in Ludhiana:
Monthly cost: CNG vs petrol in Ludhiana
| Monthly driving | Petrol cost | CNG cost | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 km | Rs 5,823 | Rs 3,259 | Rs 2,564 |
| 1,500 km | Rs 8,735 | Rs 4,888 | Rs 3,847 |
| 2,000 km | Rs 11,647 | Rs 6,518 | Rs 5,129 |
CNG kit payback period in Ludhiana
A sequential CNG kit installed in Ludhiana typically costs around Rs 65,000. At current Ludhiana prices a CNG conversion pays for itself in about 16.9 months if you drive around 1,500 km a month — a strong case for switching. After that, the roughly Rs 3,847 you save every month is pure gain.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CNG price in Ludhiana today?
CNG in Ludhiana costs about Rs 91.25 per kg on the THINK Gas network (as of August 2026). Petrol is about Rs 104.82 per litre.
How much money does CNG save per month in Ludhiana?
Driving 1,500 km a month, a CNG hatchback in Ludhiana costs about Rs 4,888 in fuel versus Rs 8,735 on petrol — a saving of roughly Rs 3,847 every month.
What is the CNG kit payback period in Ludhiana?
With a Rs 65,000 kit and 1,500 km of monthly driving, the payback period in Ludhiana is about 16.9 months at current prices.
Is converting to CNG worth it in Ludhiana?
Yes — at current prices the kit pays back in about 16.9 months at 1,500 km/month, which is quick.
What is the per-km cost of CNG vs petrol in Ludhiana?
About Rs 3.26 per km on CNG versus Rs 5.82 per km on petrol, assuming 28 km/kg and 18 km/l respectively.