Petrol in Thane costs Rs 111.38 per litre and CNG on the MGL network costs Rs 85.75 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 6.19 per km on petrol versus Rs 3.06 per km on CNG — a saving of Rs 3.13 every kilometre.
Here is what that difference adds up to every month in Thane:
Monthly cost: CNG vs petrol in Thane
| Monthly driving | Petrol cost | CNG cost | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 km | Rs 6,188 | Rs 3,063 | Rs 3,125 |
| 1,500 km | Rs 9,282 | Rs 4,594 | Rs 4,688 |
| 2,000 km | Rs 12,376 | Rs 6,125 | Rs 6,251 |
CNG kit payback period in Thane
A sequential CNG kit installed in Thane typically costs around Rs 65,000. At current Thane prices a CNG conversion pays for itself in about 13.9 months if you drive around 1,500 km a month — a strong case for switching. After that, the roughly Rs 4,688 you save every month is pure gain.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CNG price in Thane today?
CNG in Thane costs about Rs 85.75 per kg on the MGL network (as of August 2026). Petrol is about Rs 111.38 per litre.
How much money does CNG save per month in Thane?
Driving 1,500 km a month, a CNG hatchback in Thane costs about Rs 4,594 in fuel versus Rs 9,282 on petrol — a saving of roughly Rs 4,688 every month.
What is the CNG kit payback period in Thane?
With a Rs 65,000 kit and 1,500 km of monthly driving, the payback period in Thane is about 13.9 months at current prices.
Is converting to CNG worth it in Thane?
Yes — at current prices the kit pays back in about 13.9 months at 1,500 km/month, which is quick.
What is the per-km cost of CNG vs petrol in Thane?
About Rs 3.06 per km on CNG versus Rs 6.19 per km on petrol, assuming 28 km/kg and 18 km/l respectively.