Petrol in Bengaluru costs Rs 110.93 per litre and CNG on the GAIL Gas network costs Rs 97.00 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 6.16 per km on petrol versus Rs 3.46 per km on CNG — a saving of Rs 2.70 every kilometre.
Here is what that difference adds up to every month in Bengaluru:
Monthly cost: CNG vs petrol in Bengaluru
| Monthly driving | Petrol cost | CNG cost | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 km | Rs 6,163 | Rs 3,464 | Rs 2,698 |
| 1,500 km | Rs 9,244 | Rs 5,196 | Rs 4,048 |
| 2,000 km | Rs 12,326 | Rs 6,929 | Rs 5,397 |
CNG kit payback period in Bengaluru
A sequential CNG kit installed in Bengaluru typically costs around Rs 65,000. At current Bengaluru prices a CNG conversion pays for itself in about 16.1 months if you drive around 1,500 km a month — a strong case for switching. After that, the roughly Rs 4,048 you save every month is pure gain.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CNG price in Bengaluru today?
CNG in Bengaluru costs about Rs 97.00 per kg on the GAIL Gas network (as of August 2026). Petrol is about Rs 110.93 per litre.
How much money does CNG save per month in Bengaluru?
Driving 1,500 km a month, a CNG hatchback in Bengaluru costs about Rs 5,196 in fuel versus Rs 9,244 on petrol — a saving of roughly Rs 4,048 every month.
What is the CNG kit payback period in Bengaluru?
With a Rs 65,000 kit and 1,500 km of monthly driving, the payback period in Bengaluru is about 16.1 months at current prices.
Is converting to CNG worth it in Bengaluru?
Yes — at current prices the kit pays back in about 16.1 months at 1,500 km/month, which is quick.
What is the per-km cost of CNG vs petrol in Bengaluru?
About Rs 3.46 per km on CNG versus Rs 6.16 per km on petrol, assuming 28 km/kg and 18 km/l respectively.