The beginning of September was marked by several significant financial changes in the country that will affect every family's budget. A comprehensive price increase began on the first day, affecting goods from gas to automobiles. Particular attention was drawn to the price increase in Mumbai, where the cost of CNG and PNG increased, and milk also became more expensive.
For residents of the capital of Maharashtra, Mumbai, the beginning of September became more burdensome for their wallets. Mahanagar Gas Limited increased the cost of CNG, which led to an increase in taxi and public transport fares. MGL increased the price of CNG by 2 rupees per kilogram, bringing the cost to 88 rupees per kilogram. Previously, Indraprastha Gas Limited in the Delhi-NCR region had also raised CNG prices by 3.89 rupees per kilogram, setting a new price of 86.98 rupees per kilogram.
On the first day of September, there was an increase in the price of piped natural gas (PNG), which affected household budgets. This price increase also occurred in Mumbai, where the price of PNG increased by 1 rupee per cubic meter, reaching a new level of 53 rupees per cubic meter starting from September 1, 2026. According to the company, the reason for this increase was the significant rise in international gas prices, which reflected in the cost of production.
Furthermore, it is reported that oil companies raised the prices of commercial LPG cylinders with a capacity of 19 kg by 9.50 rupees. The deadline for submitting documents for LPG e-KYC has also expired; users who have not completed the verification of their gas connection may face difficulties in obtaining a cylinder under domestic tariffs until the verification is complete. Although the submission deadline has been extended several times (initially from August 16 to August 23, then to August 31), a complete lack of registration will not lead to immediate disconnection, but it may require purchase at a higher price.
Those planning to purchase a car from September 1st faced unwelcome news. Companies announced price increases for cars from Tata and Hyundai. According to reports, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Limited is increasing the cost of all models and SUVs by up to 25,000 rupees from the beginning of the month. At the same time, Hyundai Motor India is also carrying out another price hike on its vehicles this year.
With the start of September, Mumbai residents faced an increase in the price of milk. However, this increase did not concern packaged milk, but rather the prices of farm milk. In Mumbai, the price of such milk was increased by 9 rupees per liter. Starting from September 1, 2026, milk will cost 102 rupees per liter instead of the previous 93 rupees per liter. Representatives of the dairy industry attribute this increase to rising costs for animal feed and increased other operating expenses.
Also effective from September 1st, a positive change came into force for air passengers in the country. According to reports, citizens traveling abroad from India will no longer need to obtain a stamp in their passport at immigration control. Passengers will be able to go through the immigration process by presenting an electronic boarding pass or a printed copy on a mobile device.