Mumbai Price Hikes: Milk, Gas, Fares Up From Sept 1

Starting September 1, 2026, daily life in Mumbai just got a little pricier for many. From your morning chai to your evening commute, several essential goods and services are seeing a bump in their costs.

These increases are largely being attributed to the ongoing West Asia conflict, which is driving up various input expenses. For some items, it’s also about specific supply chain pressures.

Fueling Your Day

Commercial 19-kg LPG cylinders have seen a price hike of Rs 9.50. Mahanagar Gas Ltd (MGL) has also raised CNG prices by Rs 2/kg, bringing the cost to Rs 88 in Mumbai. Domestic piped natural gas (PNG) increased by Re 1 per SCM, now costing Rs 53 per SCM.

Your daily milk delivery is also impacted, with buffalo milk becoming noticeably more expensive. This particular rise is linked to a significant 25% increase in cattle feed costs.

Dairy Costs Climb

The Bombay Milk Producers’ Association has raised the wholesale rate for buffalo milk by Rs 9, bringing it to Rs 102 per litre. Retail prices are now expected to range between Rs 110 and Rs 112 per litre.

Getting around Mumbai will also cost a bit more, as auto-rickshaw and taxi fares have been adjusted after a long gap. This marks their first revision in 18 months.

Commute Gets Costlier

The minimum auto-rickshaw fare is now Rs 27, while the minimum taxi fare has been set at Rs 33.

These widespread adjustments mean Mumbaikars will need to factor in higher expenses for daily necessities, impacting household budgets across the city from today.