Petrol in Bhopal costs Rs 114.57 per litre and CNG on the THINK Gas network costs Rs 96.00 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 6.37 per km on petrol versus Rs 3.43 per km on CNG — a saving of Rs 2.94 every kilometre.
Here is what that difference adds up to every month in Bhopal:
Monthly cost: CNG vs petrol in Bhopal
| Monthly driving | Petrol cost | CNG cost | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 km | Rs 6,365 | Rs 3,429 | Rs 2,936 |
| 1,500 km | Rs 9,548 | Rs 5,143 | Rs 4,405 |
| 2,000 km | Rs 12,730 | Rs 6,857 | Rs 5,873 |
CNG kit payback period in Bhopal
A sequential CNG kit installed in Bhopal typically costs around Rs 65,000. At current Bhopal prices a CNG conversion pays for itself in about 14.8 months if you drive around 1,500 km a month — a strong case for switching. After that, the roughly Rs 4,405 you save every month is pure gain.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CNG price in Bhopal today?
CNG in Bhopal costs about Rs 96.00 per kg on the THINK Gas network (as of August 2026). Petrol is about Rs 114.57 per litre.
How much money does CNG save per month in Bhopal?
Driving 1,500 km a month, a CNG hatchback in Bhopal costs about Rs 5,143 in fuel versus Rs 9,548 on petrol — a saving of roughly Rs 4,405 every month.
What is the CNG kit payback period in Bhopal?
With a Rs 65,000 kit and 1,500 km of monthly driving, the payback period in Bhopal is about 14.8 months at current prices.
Is converting to CNG worth it in Bhopal?
Yes — at current prices the kit pays back in about 14.8 months at 1,500 km/month, which is quick.
What is the per-km cost of CNG vs petrol in Bhopal?
About Rs 3.43 per km on CNG versus Rs 6.37 per km on petrol, assuming 28 km/kg and 18 km/l respectively.