Official PNGRB CGD Benchmark Rate

CNG Price in Chennai Today

Current retail rate for automotive compressed natural gas across the municipal area, Tamil Nadu. Supplied by Torrent Gas.

Retail Rate / Kilogram

₹84.50/kg

Network: Torrent Gas

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Running Cost per KM

₹3.25 / km on CNG

Based on standard 26 km/kg vehicle mileage. Significantly cheaper than petrol (₹5.97/km).

Savings per Kilometer

₹2.72 saved / km

Every single kilometer driven on natural gas saves you ₹2.72 directly in fuel expense.

Operational Network

Torrent Gas

Authorized PNGRB concession licensee managing underground steel pipeline compression forecourts.

Monthly Fuel Savings (CNG vs Petrol)

Estimated financial return based on current fuel rates (₹84.50/kg CNG vs ₹101.5/L Petrol):

Monthly Commute	Petrol Expense	CNG Expense	Monthly Savings	Annual Savings
500 km / month	₹2,985	₹1,625	₹1,360	₹16,320
1,000 km / month	₹5,970	₹3,250	₹2,720	₹32,640
1,500 km / month	₹8,955	₹4,875	₹4,080	₹48,960
2,000 km / month	₹11,940	₹6,500	₹5,440	₹65,280
3,000 km (Commercial/Cab)	₹17,910	₹9,750	₹8,160	₹97,920

Helpful Regional Navigation & Compliance Links

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Price Guide

Frequently Asked Questions About CNG Price in Chennai

How much is 1kg CNG in Chennai today?

The official retail price of automotive CNG in Chennai is ₹84.50/kg. Compressed natural gas is distributed by Torrent Gas under PNGRB licensing across retail dispensing forecourts.

How much money can I save driving on CNG compared to petrol in Chennai?

Driving on CNG in Chennai costs approximately ₹3.25 per kilometer, compared to ₹5.97 per kilometer on petrol. You save approximately ₹2.72 per kilometer, translating to over ₹3,600 in monthly fuel savings for a 1,000 km commute.

Who determines and regulates CNG fuel prices in Chennai?

Retail automotive CNG prices in Chennai are determined by Torrent Gas based on input natural gas procurement costs (APM domestic gas allocation & imported LNG spot rates) and statutory tariffs regulated by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Regulatory Board (PNGRB).

Where can I find operational CNG bunks in Chennai to refuel at this rate?

You can locate all 87 verified operational CNG bunks across Chennai with live queue wait times, operating hours, and 1-tap Google Maps GPS navigation directly in our Chennai CNG directory.