Petrol in Lucknow costs Rs 101.86 per litre and CNG on the Green Gas network costs Rs 99.50 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 5.66 per km on petrol versus Rs 3.55 per km on CNG — a saving of Rs 2.11 every kilometre.
Here is what that difference adds up to every month in Lucknow:
Monthly cost: CNG vs petrol in Lucknow
| Monthly driving | Petrol cost | CNG cost | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 km | Rs 5,659 | Rs 3,554 | Rs 2,105 |
| 1,500 km | Rs 8,488 | Rs 5,330 | Rs 3,158 |
| 2,000 km | Rs 11,318 | Rs 7,107 | Rs 4,211 |
CNG kit payback period in Lucknow
A sequential CNG kit installed in Lucknow typically costs around Rs 65,000. In Lucknow the CNG kit takes about 20.6 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 Lucknow today?
CNG in Lucknow costs about Rs 99.50 per kg on the Green Gas network (as of August 2026). Petrol is about Rs 101.86 per litre.
How much money does CNG save per month in Lucknow?
Driving 1,500 km a month, a CNG hatchback in Lucknow costs about Rs 5,330 in fuel versus Rs 8,488 on petrol — a saving of roughly Rs 3,158 every month.
What is the CNG kit payback period in Lucknow?
With a Rs 65,000 kit and 1,500 km of monthly driving, the payback period in Lucknow is about 20.6 months at current prices.
Is converting to CNG worth it in Lucknow?
Worth it if you drive consistently — payback is about 20.6 months at 1,500 km/month.
What is the per-km cost of CNG vs petrol in Lucknow?
About Rs 3.55 per km on CNG versus Rs 5.66 per km on petrol, assuming 28 km/kg and 18 km/l respectively.