Petrol in Kanpur costs Rs 102.26 per litre and CNG on the Central UP Gas network costs Rs 100.00 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 5.68 per km on petrol versus Rs 3.57 per km on CNG — a saving of Rs 2.11 every kilometre.
Here is what that difference adds up to every month in Kanpur:
Monthly cost: CNG vs petrol in Kanpur
| Monthly driving | Petrol cost | CNG cost | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 km | Rs 5,681 | Rs 3,571 | Rs 2,110 |
| 1,500 km | Rs 8,522 | Rs 5,357 | Rs 3,165 |
| 2,000 km | Rs 11,362 | Rs 7,143 | Rs 4,219 |
CNG kit payback period in Kanpur
A sequential CNG kit installed in Kanpur typically costs around Rs 65,000. In Kanpur the CNG kit takes about 20.5 months to pay for itself at 1,500 km a month. That is still worthwhile if you drive consistently, but the case is weaker for occasional drivers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CNG price in Kanpur today?
CNG in Kanpur costs about Rs 100.00 per kg on the Central UP Gas network (as of August 2026). Petrol is about Rs 102.26 per litre.
How much money does CNG save per month in Kanpur?
Driving 1,500 km a month, a CNG hatchback in Kanpur costs about Rs 5,357 in fuel versus Rs 8,522 on petrol — a saving of roughly Rs 3,165 every month.
What is the CNG kit payback period in Kanpur?
With a Rs 65,000 kit and 1,500 km of monthly driving, the payback period in Kanpur is about 20.5 months at current prices.
Is converting to CNG worth it in Kanpur?
Worth it if you drive consistently — payback is about 20.5 months at 1,500 km/month.
What is the per-km cost of CNG vs petrol in Kanpur?
About Rs 3.57 per km on CNG versus Rs 5.68 per km on petrol, assuming 28 km/kg and 18 km/l respectively.