Petrol in Surat costs Rs 102.46 per litre and CNG on the Gujarat Gas network costs Rs 88.76 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 5.69 per km on petrol versus Rs 3.17 per km on CNG — a saving of Rs 2.52 every kilometre.
Here is what that difference adds up to every month in Surat:
Monthly cost: CNG vs petrol in Surat
| Monthly driving | Petrol cost | CNG cost | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 km | Rs 5,692 | Rs 3,170 | Rs 2,522 |
| 1,500 km | Rs 8,538 | Rs 4,755 | Rs 3,783 |
| 2,000 km | Rs 11,384 | Rs 6,340 | Rs 5,044 |
CNG kit payback period in Surat
A sequential CNG kit installed in Surat typically costs around Rs 65,000. At current Surat prices a CNG conversion pays for itself in about 17.2 months if you drive around 1,500 km a month — a strong case for switching. After that, the roughly Rs 3,783 you save every month is pure gain.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CNG price in Surat today?
CNG in Surat costs about Rs 88.76 per kg on the Gujarat Gas network (as of August 2026). Petrol is about Rs 102.46 per litre.
How much money does CNG save per month in Surat?
Driving 1,500 km a month, a CNG hatchback in Surat costs about Rs 4,755 in fuel versus Rs 8,538 on petrol — a saving of roughly Rs 3,783 every month.
What is the CNG kit payback period in Surat?
With a Rs 65,000 kit and 1,500 km of monthly driving, the payback period in Surat is about 17.2 months at current prices.
Is converting to CNG worth it in Surat?
Yes — at current prices the kit pays back in about 17.2 months at 1,500 km/month, which is quick.
What is the per-km cost of CNG vs petrol in Surat?
About Rs 3.17 per km on CNG versus Rs 5.69 per km on petrol, assuming 28 km/kg and 18 km/l respectively.