Petrol in Varanasi costs Rs 101.86 per litre and CNG on the GAIL network costs Rs 92.67 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 3.31 per km on CNG — a saving of Rs 2.35 every kilometre.
Here is what that difference adds up to every month in Varanasi:
Monthly cost: CNG vs petrol in Varanasi
| Monthly driving | Petrol cost | CNG cost | You save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 km | Rs 5,659 | Rs 3,310 | Rs 2,349 |
| 1,500 km | Rs 8,488 | Rs 4,964 | Rs 3,524 |
| 2,000 km | Rs 11,318 | Rs 6,619 | Rs 4,698 |
CNG kit payback period in Varanasi
A sequential CNG kit installed in Varanasi typically costs around Rs 65,000. In Varanasi the CNG kit takes about 18.4 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 Varanasi today?
CNG in Varanasi costs about Rs 92.67 per kg on the GAIL network (as of August 2026). Petrol is about Rs 101.86 per litre.
How much money does CNG save per month in Varanasi?
Driving 1,500 km a month, a CNG hatchback in Varanasi costs about Rs 4,964 in fuel versus Rs 8,488 on petrol — a saving of roughly Rs 3,524 every month.
What is the CNG kit payback period in Varanasi?
With a Rs 65,000 kit and 1,500 km of monthly driving, the payback period in Varanasi is about 18.4 months at current prices.
Is converting to CNG worth it in Varanasi?
Worth it if you drive consistently — payback is about 18.4 months at 1,500 km/month.
What is the per-km cost of CNG vs petrol in Varanasi?
About Rs 3.31 per km on CNG versus Rs 5.66 per km on petrol, assuming 28 km/kg and 18 km/l respectively.