CNG price in the Delhi was slashed by Rs 1.40 per kg and piped cooking gas by Rs 1 per standard cubic metre on Sunday after the reduction in prices of domestically-produced natural gas.

“Consequent upon notification of the Governm-ent of India reducing the prices of domestically-produced natural gas, Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) announced reduction in the selling prices of compressed natural gas (CNG) and piped natural gas (PNG) in NCT of Delhi, Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad from Sunday night,” a statement issued by the Indraprastha Gas Limited (IGL) said.

While CNG price in Delhi was cut by Rs 1.40 per kg, the reduction in Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad was Rs 1.60.

The new consumer price of Rs 35.45 per kg in Delhi and Rs 40.60 per kg in Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad would be effective from Sunday midnight. The price of CNG in Delhi remains the lowest in the entire country, as per the IGL.

“With the objective of boosting CNG refuelling during non-peak hours, the IGL will continue to offer a discount of Rs 1.50 per kg in the prices of CNG for filling between 12 am to 5 am at select outlets.

“The consumer price of CNG would be Rs 33.95 per kg in Delhi and Rs 39.10 per kg in Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad during 12 am to 5 am at the select CNG stations,” the company said.

IGL has also announced reduction in its domestic piped natural gas (PNG) prices from Monday.

The consumer price of PNG to the households in Delhi is being reduced by Rs 1 per standard cubic metre to Rs 23 per scm.